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The paper discussing the value of sunlight to homeowners was mentioned in: TVNZ Breakfast - Will sunshine change the way we build? at 33.50 RNZ Nine to Noon - Giving sunshine a price tag BRANZ - Assessing a site…
Jul 18, 2017
We explore in The Conversation how New Zealand, a trailblazer for emissions trading, might drive a low-emission transformation, both at home and overseas. More...
Jul 7, 2017
Waikato University researchers have begun a new study that will canvas Kiwis on how New Zealand can prepare for climate change. The two-year research project - supported with a $270,000 research grant from the Deep South…
Jul 6, 2017
Arthur Grimes examines three New Zealand policy initiatives through a wellbeing lens. The policies examined are the social investment approach, NZ's international airlines policy, and monetary policy. Here's the article at NewsroomNZ.
Jul 3, 2017
A tiny research organisation from New Zealand has ranked tenth in the world for climate change work internationally and second for think tanks outside of Europe and North America. Only six staff from Motu Economic and…
Jun 30, 2017
From the DirectorMotu is creating a new group of supporters to build a foundation for our mission of building New Zealand capacity for economic analysis, particularly our internship programme. The Motu Hapū was launched last…
Jun 30, 2017
It is a truth commonly acknowledged that a house that gets more exposure to sunlight is more attractive, especially in ‘temperate’ climates like New Zealand’s. Until now, however, the value of that sunshine has not…
Jun 29, 2017
Australia's popular ABC Life Matters radio programme interviewed Arthur Grimes about his working on migration and wellbeing. Listen or download here.
Jun 28, 2017
There are practical ways to change the NZ ETS so it delivers clear and predictable emission price signals. This would ensure that New Zealand’s emitters reduce their greenhouse gases more quickly than is currently happening. A…
May 31, 2017
The following is media coverage of the document that synthesized the opinions of a diverse group of ETS experts from a wide variety of background into an integrated proposal for managing unit supply and prices in…
May 31, 2017
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