Steven Bond-Smith

Steven joined Covec in early 2009. He has a wide range of experience in economic and policy analysis. Prior to joining Covec, Steven worked in telecommunications regulation for 2 years in the private sector and completed an internship at the Ministry of Economic Development. Steven is particularly interested in competition issues, government policy, innovation and economic growth.

Steven has a Bachelor and Masters of Management Studies (Honours) in Economics from the University of Waikato. Steven is now working towards his PhD in economics researching the factors affecting innovation and growth.

Contact Details

Phone:

+64 9 916 2011

Email:

steven [dot] bond-smith [at] covec [dot] co [dot] nz

Qualifications & Experience:

MMS 1st Class Hons (economics), University of Waikato

BMS 1st Class Hons (economics), University of Waikato

Expertise

communications

energy

commercial transaction support

competition & regulatory advice

economic & social development

economic modelling & analysis

financial analysis

forecasting & projections

policy & cost-benefit analysis

Recent Work

Climate Change Adaption

Assisted with the development of a toolbox to help land based industries and local government adapt to climate change in New Zealand.

Coal Prices in New Zealand Markets

Ministry of Economic Development (NZ)

An analysis of current and expected future prices of coal in domestic and export markets

Coal Price Report.pdf

Economic Impact Analysis

Research and Analysis of the economic contribution of the bulk liquid handling facilities at Wynyard Wharf and the economic impact of removing these facilities.

Emissions Trading Scheme

Development of the consultation documentation for eligibility of Emissions Intensive and Trade Exposed (EITE) firms for assistance with ETS obligations.

Energy Efficiency, Conservation and Renewables

Policy Analysis of measures to encourage energy efficiency, energy conservation and greater use of renewable energy resources.

Foreshore and Seabed

Analysis of the economic impacts of proposed changes to the Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004.

Impacts of spatial closures on commercial fishers

Analysis of the impacts from the closure of areas of ocean to commercial fishing and the theorectical basis for assessing compensation.