Investigating different measures of energy hardship in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2016 Investigating different measures of energy hardship in New Zealand explores options for developing a measure of energy hardship. In this report, energy hardship refers to households that…
Screening Level Risk Characterisation for Mercury Exposure from Compact Fluorescent Lamps Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2009 The purpose of the report is to provide a screening level risk characterisation of mercury released from breakage of compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs).Risk to infants and…
The economy, environment and opportunities for New Zealand: a futures resource Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2009 This document is a summary of a much larger report. During the course of this project, MoRST commissioned a number of reports and held a number…
Time Use Survey Scoping Paper Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2007 Assessing the population’s wellbeing involves understanding how people lead their daily lives. Time use surveys measure the ways people spend their time. From a social viewpoint,…
Essential Services: Supply of Essential Services to Sub-standard Housing in NECBOP Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2007 Rural households face difficulties in accessing essential services for wastewater disposal, drinking water and energy supply. These difficulties are particularly acute in remote areas with high…
The Impact on Housing Energy Efficiency of Market Prices, Incentives and Regulatory Requirements Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2006 This research investigates the effect of prices, incentives and regulations on energy efficiency within households, and recommends options for regulatory and market-based instruments that will further…