Fraser Colegrave

Fraser Colegrave has over 10 years consulting experience. He specialises in infrastructure funding, regional economic development, retail analysis, urban growth, economic modelling, and software development.

Fraser has a unique ability to explain complex issues in everyday language. He also relates well to a wide range of people and is a trusted advisor to many organisations.

Fraser uses his software development skills to create simple yet powerful decision support tools. These have been used by a number of clients to address a range of problems. He also provides expert testimony on a number of economic matters, and is a leading authority on development contributions and financial contributions.

Recent Work

Covec FRED Presentation

This presentation to the 12th annual Local Government Finance Forum introduces our framework for economic development (FRED) - a next-generation decision support tool to improve local and regional economic growth.

Covec FRED Presentation.pdf

Development contributions

Fraser is a leading expert on development contributions, and has recently written a paper outlining current best practice. It covers all the precedents set by the North Shore case (on which Fraser worked for 12 months).

Development Contributions Best Practice.pdf

Shaping affordable housing policy

We provided economic evidence on Queenstown’s proposal to include affordable housing provisions in its district plan.

Fraser Colegrave - PC24 Evidence (QLDC).pdf

Socio-economic analysis of vehicle emissions policy

Ministry of Transport (NZ)

A social and economic analysis of a proposed system of emissions testing and emissions standards for vehicles.

Vehicle Fleet Emission Assessment Phase 1.pdf

Vehicle Fleet Emission Assessment Phase 2.pdf

Vehicle Fleet Emission Final Report.pdf