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Perceptions of the state of New Zealand's environment: findings from the first biennial survey undertaken in 2000
(Lincoln University. Agribusiness and Economics Research Unit, 2001)
The main aims of the research are to measure, analyse and monitor changes in New
Zealanders' perceptions, attitudes and preferences towards a range of environmental issues, ultimately contributing to improved state of the ...
Cost effectiveness of endangered species management: the kokako (Callaeas cinerea) in New Zealand
(New Zealand Ecological Society, 2004)
Expenditure on endangered species management is increasing greatly, on a global basis. Managers need tools to evaluate the performance of endangered species programmes because there will always be more demand for resources ...
RiVAS and RiVAS+: Opportunities for application of a multi-criteria river value assessment system approach which considers existing and potential states
(New Zealand Agricultural and Resource Economics Society, 2011-08)
The River Values Assessment System (RiVAS) uses a combination of expert panels and multi criteria analysis to identify primary attributes (or main features) of river values (e.g., whitewater kayaking, native birds) and ...
RiVAS (and RiVAS+): Insights and lessons from 5 years' experience with the River Values Assessment System
(New Zealand Agricultural and Resource Economics Society, 2012-08)
The River Values Assessment System (RiVAS and RiVAS+) are tools that enable regional councils and others to ‘objectively’ and systematically evaluate rivers in their regions for their relative importance across the range ...
Public perceptions of New Zealand's environment: 2010
(EOS Ecology, 2010)
Priorities for, and preferred approaches to, management of New Zealand fresh waters
(New Zealand Agricultural and Resource Economics Society, 2010-08)
Since 2000 six standardised biennial public surveys of the state of the New Zealand environment have been undertaken. A fresh water case study was included in the 2010 postal survey and in an electronic survey. Desirable ...
New Zealanders’ perceptions of the environment and quality of environmental management
(New Zealand Association of Economists., 2001)
This study reveals that preferences for allocation of government spending
on aspects of the New Zealand environment are related to concerns for the state of the
environment and quality of management. Drawing upon selected ...
The nature of wellbeing: How nature’s ecosystem services contribute to the wellbeing of New Zealand and New Zealanders
(Department of Conservation, 2015-03)
What do we need for a ‘good life’? At one level, the answer to this question will differ for each person. Yet at a deeper level, we all share a common set of fundamental needs that must be met for us to experience wellbeing. ...
A framework for comparing collaborative management of Australian and New Zealand water resources
(Resilience Alliance, 2017)
Collaborative management of natural resources involves two or more parties working together to govern and/or manage a set of resources within a defined area. Although a number of collaborative management frameworks have ...
Public perceptions of New Zealand's environment
(New Zealand Agricultural and Resource Economics Society, 2006-08)
Beginning in 2000 Lincoln University has completed biennial surveys of people's perceptions of the state of the New Zealand environment. The surveys use the Pressure-State-Response framework for state of the environment ...