...Paul Griffin; Martien Lubberink; Tom Stannard Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate extreme weather event (EWE) financial impacts on New Zealand investors. Design/methodology/approach This study analyzes trends in extreme rain, wind, temperature, snow, and convective events...

...Linda R. Macdonald; Richard J. Varey; James R. Barker Purpose The authors aim to review a five‐year multi‐study research programme on the role of public dialogue in the social and cultural sustainability of biotechnology developments in New Zealand. Design/methodology/approach The authors...

...Amber Bellringer; Amanda Ball; Russell Craig Purpose This study aims to draw on the New Zealand context to provide extensions and comparative insights to prior research that has canvassed the reasons for sustainability reporting by local governments. A base is provided from which more extensive...

... Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 Communities Sustainable development Community relations New Zealand This paper focuses on recommendations of Agenda 21 (UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 2004) regarding community participation in planning and decision making...