New Zealand
Discussion paper
Mānuka honey sold in New Zealand: is further regulation needed?
This discussion document describes the current requirements, and assesses both a voluntary and mandatory option for how the science definition could be implemented for mānuka honey sold in New Zealand.
Working paper
Do housing allowances increase rents? Evidence from a discrete policy change
A major concern with demand-side housing subsidies to low-income tenants is the extent to which they may be captured by landlords in the form of higher rents. This paper examines the ramifications of a policy change surrounding the Accommodation Supplement (AS) benefit.
Guide
Best practice guidelines for compliance, monitoring and enforcement under the Resource Management Act 1991
These guidelines will help councils with their compliance, monitoring and enforcement (CME) responsibilities under the Resource Management Act.
Conference paper
Buffer management in construction: A New Zealand study
Buffers in the form of extra capacity, time, or inventory can help stabilizing construction workflow. From a lean construction perspective, however, buffers are recognized as waste. It presents a dichotomy in the use of buffers that calls for the establishment of a balance between the theoretical goals and the practical norms. This paper presents a...
Report
Health and independence report 2017
The information in this report helps the Ministry of Health and the wider health sector with their planning, aimed at reducing health inequities and improving population health so that more New Zealanders live well, stay well and get well.