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Coastal Hazards and Climate Change: Social Impact Assessment and Social Return on Investment – Hawkes Bay ClimateOur WorkRegional Gov'tStrategy, Research & Analysis

Coastal Hazards and Climate Change: Social Impact Assessment and Social Return on Investment – Hawkes Bay

EnviroStrat (working with Maven Consulting) led a project to identify and value the social impact of coastal hazards (flooding and erosion) on the Hawkes Bay communities of Ahuriri, Westshore, Bay View and Whirinaki..
EnviroStrat
October 14, 2021
Chatham Rock Phosphate (Managing the response to a proposal for Deep Sea Phosphate Mining) Coastal, Marine & Blue EconomyIwiOur WorkProject & Programme ManagementStrategy, Research & Analysis

Chatham Rock Phosphate (Managing the response to a proposal for Deep Sea Phosphate Mining)

EnviroStrat successfully led the response of New Zealand’s largest tribe to a proposal for deep sea phosphate mining on the Chatham Rise, NZ. Developed and executed a strategy to refute the evidence presented by the applicant through a 3 month hearing process, including engaging and managing experts in economics, ecology, ecotoxicology, planning, and international best practice. There were a number of unresolved issues, including the impact on existing fisheries and cultural interests, the need for adaptive management in the context of very large infrastructure development, restoration techniques using the precautionary principle, and the reliance of modelling as a proxy for…
EnviroStrat
February 12, 2020
Outdoor and Environmental Centre – Great Barrier Land & Water ManagementOur WorkRegional Gov't

Outdoor and Environmental Centre – Great Barrier

Led a feasibility study for an environmental and outdoor education centre designed for providing youth a long-stay, off grid (4-6 weeks) experience on Great Barrier Island. The long term operating model identified a financially feasible approach that aligned with all stakeholders and presented an attractive option for schools and other groups.
EnviroStrat
February 12, 2020
Bycatch- Free Fish Trap- Feasibility assessment Coastal, Marine & Blue EconomyImpact Project Develop'tOur WorkPrivate

Bycatch- Free Fish Trap- Feasibility assessment

EnviroStrat led the development and testing of the prototype of a bycatch-free fish trap. The trap is designed to improve the selectivity of commercial fishing by eliminating bycatch of non-target species and juvenile fish, and removes risk to seabirds, and impacts on marine mammals. EnviroStrat thoroughly investigated the feasibility of the device and carried out a trial of the prototype in the Leigh Harbour lasting 5 months to test its effectiveness in meeting the success criteria for the project. A number of challenges with the design aspects of the prototype were identified and solutions to fix these were provided to…
EnviroStrat
February 12, 2020
Mussel Spat Farm Investment Case – 90 Mile Beach Coastal, Marine & Blue EconomyImpact Project Develop'tIwiOur Work

Mussel Spat Farm Investment Case – 90 Mile Beach

EnviroStrat prepared the Investment Case for an open ocean 1,200 ha Mussel Spat Farm off 90 Mile Beach for three far north tribes and the aquaculture sector to address a critical risk to future growth of the mussel sector. EnviroStrat worked with the three tribes, industry, stakeholders, and MPI, as well as potential investors throughout the process. The investment case involved strategic assessment, consideration of social, environmental, cultural and economic factors, detailed financial modelling, legal analysis and engineering design.
EnviroStrat
February 12, 2020
Feasibility of seafood sector Impact Investment in the Hauraki Gulf Fishing in Hauraki Gulf Aotearoa New ZealandCoastal, Marine & Blue EconomyImpact Project Develop'tOur WorkPrivate

Feasibility of seafood sector Impact Investment in the Hauraki Gulf

EnviroStrat led a study, funded by Foundation North, into the feasibility of impact investment to provide the pathway to a high value, low impact seafood sector in the Hauraki Gulf. This included several elements of the fishery sector; shelving fishing quota, converting the current trawling fleet to more sustainable methods, development of high value salt water fishing tourism, development of fin fish aquaculture, and the creation of a sustainable fishery brand for the Hauraki Gulf.
EnviroStrat
February 12, 2020
Tamaki Estuary Environmental Forum (TEEF) Co-ordinator Coastal, Marine & Blue EconomyOur WorkProject & Programme ManagementRegional Gov't

Tamaki Estuary Environmental Forum (TEEF) Co-ordinator

Programme co-ordinator for TEEF since January 2018. The Co-ordinator facilitates the development of new projects including assistance with funding applications, project identification, relationship management, and project oversight with the aim of helping the forum to achieve its goals.
EnviroStrat
February 12, 2020
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