Welcome to Economic Solutions Ltd
Economic Solutions is a consultancy business specialising in the provision of local and regional-level economic information, analysis, strategy development and policy advice to a range of public and private sector clients throughout New Zealand. We are especially positioned to assist in the preparation of compelling businesses cases and applications for the Provincial Growth Fund. The company offices are based in Napier, Hawke’s Bay and Tokoroa, Waikato.
Economic Solutions Ltd was founded in November 2002 by Sean Bevin. Prior to then, Sean had 20 years of Local Government experience in economic and economic development work at the local, regional and national levels. Sean is an Accredited Economic Development Professional-AEcD (NZ). Dr. James Rowe has recently joined the team and has opened the Tokoroa office. James has 30 years experience in local economic development and planning and is an Accredited Economic Development Professional in both New Zealand and Australia.
In addition to Provincial Growth Fund applications and business cases, the Company also prepares profiles of regions, districts and cities; identifies trends and provides forecasts in such fields as demography, business and industry, the labour market, the economy and the community.
Readers can find examples of the Company’s recent economic monitoring work on the Reports page. These documents are focused on the Hawke's Bay area. They may well provide you with some of the information you are looking for right now! As noted earlier, the Company also undertakes work for clients in other parts of New Zealand.
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