M.E is New Zealand’s leading independent economic consultancy and research provider
Supporting clients nationwide
At M.E, we specialise in understanding the complex interactions between the environment, economic activity, socio-demographic patterns, and land use.
Our solutions and advice are based on economic and ecological research, rigorous analytical techniques, and innovative modelling capabilities, supported by extensive spatial and quantitative information resources. This robust approach enables us to evaluate situations and produce results at both the strategic macro, and detailed micro, levels, in a way that makes sense for our clients.
M.E Research
M.E Research specialises in ecological economics, resilience, resource use, and complex economic modelling. This holistic integration of economic, environmental, and social systems provides deep understandings and insights into how these complex systems interact and influence each other.
M.E Consulting
M.E Consulting focuses on assessing markets, identifying and quantifying their scale, growth and change to provide independent evaluations, and specific answers, for our clients. Our work sits in the context of development, policy and planning issues, resource allocation as well as infrastructure funding and investment. We offer comprehensive consulting services ranging from strategic advice, to resource consent and plan change reporting, through to expert evidence.
M.E’s depth of experience and diverse staff capabilities allows us to deliver research and consulting services across a wide range of industry sectors.
Meet our leadership team:
Douglas Fairgray
Garry McDonald
Greg Akehurst
Nicola McDonald
Lawrence McIlrath