 Finance,
Economics and Investment
Using a range of well proven methodologies and in-house frameworks
we undertake work across the primary industry sector in the following:
- Cost Benefit Analysis
- Forecasting and planning
- Prioritising resource allocation for research and development
- Quantified risk analysis(QuRA)
- Investment appraisal
- Capital structuring
- Macro economic modelling
Strategy and Policy development
Supported by many years experience in policy development we assist
government and industry organisations across a range of areas including:
- Analysis of operating environments
- Strategic planning and assessing strategic options
Business case development
Working with our clients we are able to develop business cases
based on:
- Sound research using an extensive range of networks
- Financial analysis incorporating risk through QuRA
- Presentation of results and planning requirements
Relevant work examples »
Valuing freshwater outcomes in Tasman District
Nimmo-Bell is a member of a multidisciplinary team developing an integrated valuation and monitoring framework for improved freshwater outcomes in Tasman District. Nimmo-Bell’s responsibilities are to lead the elicitation and assessment of freshwater value sets; assist in the development of a methodology to derive total economic value for changes to freshwater; and to assist in refining freshwater management decision-making tools. This is a FRST funded project over three years to 2013. Nimmo-Bell is a sub-contractor to Landcare Research.
Lake Rotorua Intervention packages
Nimmo-Bell is responsible for economic aspects of the development of intervention packages for Lake Rotorua. Specific responsibilities include the development of fully costed options for land-use change to reduce nutrients from entering the lake from rural land use, and the development of intervention packages over three different time-frames to maximise the reduction in nutrients for best impact and value for money. Nimmo-Bell is a sub-contractor to Beca under a contract with the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.
Waikato River Independent Scoping Study
Nimmo-Bell led the economic analysis for the Waikato River Independent Scoping Study (WRISS) for the Guardians Establishment Committee. This analysis provided a robust costing of proposed actions to restore the health and wellbeing of the River over the next 30 years. Issues relating to valuing the non-market benefits of the clean up and climate change were also canvassed. The aim was to assist decision-making by the eventual co-management body about allocating the $310 million clean-up fund to maximise net social benefit. Nimmo-Bell was sub-contracted to NIWA and the project was funded by MfE.
Kapiti Water Project
Nimmo-Bell led the economic analysis of options to secure the long term supply of potable water for the Kapiti District. The analysis included cost effectiveness evaluation of a diverse range of potential solutions ranging from dams, to run of river and aquifer recharge and storage. The assessment of non-market values was an important component of the analysis as was a quantitative analysis of the risks associated with the different options using Nimmo-Bell’s QuRA™ methodology.
Strategic Review of the Philippine dairy industry
Nimmo-Bell conducted a strategic review of the Philippine dairy industry and assessed the potential for sustainable growth. The review concluded with a strategy for targeted assistance to overcome barriers to growth.
Verification
Programme Design
Working in conjunction with buyers and suppliers we develop standards
and verification programs for supply of fruit and vegetables grown
in a safe, socially and environmentally responsible manner following
good agricultural practices. We have:
- Developed a program for supply of beef from Australia for a
Japanese supermarket,
- Developed a program for purchase of pork raised without GMO
feed and antibiotic for a Japanese supermarket
- Reviewed accreditation programs for the US based Food Marketing
Institute (FMI)
- Provided training and presentations on effective methods to
assure food at retail levels
- Reviewed organic food certification programs for New Zealand
and international clients.
Relevant work examples »
Environmental
Policy Development
With an increasing focus on environmental factors (land and water
use) associated with primary industry production we have worked
with clients to:
- assess costs associated with land use change
- estimate likely future land use
- provide catchment wide estimates of cost associated with land
use restrictions
- facilitate discussion ready future land management options
- provide macro economic impact assessment models for land use
change
- apply contingent valuation techniques to estimate societies
willingness to pay
- provide independent assessment of issues and options
Food
and Fibre Market Monitoring
We have an in depth understanding of national and international
markets for all of New Zealand's primary produce. This has resulted
in the company undertaking a wide range of sector reviews and competitor
analyses for many of New Zealand's major corporates.
Specific work undertaken includes:
- Competitor country analysis
- Agricultural production trends
- Agri -food and fibre consumption trends
- New Zealand production and consumption trends
- Competitor product analysis
- Strategic review of:
- Added value in the processed food sector in New Zealand
- New Zealand food statistics
Relevant work examples »
Project Management
Nimmo-Bell has for many years managed projects in the primary industry
sector. This has involved land development and investment projects
requiring a range of skills and expertise. Our ability to provide
value for our clients is enhanced by a wide range of networks and
skilled associates. Tasks we undertake for our clients include:
Property development
- development planning and budgeting
- obtaining and meeting requirements of resource consents
- contracting necessary expertise and resources
- overseeing physical development work
- regular monitoring and reporting against planned timing and
expenditure
Investment management
- OIC approval
- provision of financial forecasts and feasibility studies
- ongoing supervisory role
- regular investor updates
Financial management
- budgeting and financial planning
- monthly financial recording and reporting
- provision of regular management accounts
- provision of year end financial reports
Relevant work examples >
FRST
Project NIMMO501 - Valuing Biodiversity
In the 2005/06 round of FRST project approvals Nimmo-Bell was awarded a $1.3 million contract over four years to develop a Decision Support System (DSS) for Biosecurity New Zealand (BNZ). The project was completed in 2010 with the publication of a manual and primer for MAF BNZ. The resulting augmented DSS is available to be implemented by BNZ when required to aid to decision making on allocating resources to protect indigenous biodiversity from exotic pest and disease incursions. Chris Baddeley, Policy Manager in MAF BNZ has declared the outputs of the project fit for purpose.
In April 2011 the manual and primer were revised to take into account developments in Brian Bell’s PhD thesis. Brian’s graduation at Waikato University in May 2011 fulfilled the remaining obligation of the contract relating to professional development.”
Valuing Biodiversity- Project information pages »
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