The AERU exercises leadership in research for sustainable wellbeing.
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Gain insights into what consumers in New Zealand’s key export markets want.
The AERU has published a series of online tools through which the results of their original research on international consumers of New Zealand food and beverage products can be explored more deeply.
Find out what consumers in key export markets are willing to pay for the attributes of New Zealand primary products.
Explore the AERU’s cutting-edge research examining the premiums that international consumers of New Zealand primary products are willing to pay for a range of attributes.
A major focus of AERU research is ensuring New Zealand's agricultural exports receive a market premium, with the gains passed back to our producers.
Delve into the knowledge, values and attributes that underpin successful value chains capable of returning market premiums back to New Zealand producers.
The AERU’s work on wellbeing economics sets out a framework to address fundamental issues affecting wellbeing outcomes.
Access this free e-book using the link above to explore the AERU’s new approach to prosperity.
Climate change creates risks and opportunities for New Zealand producers. Our research explores the issues, with a strong focus on adaptation to the new environment.
Explore our extensive research work examining the implications, risks and opportunities of climate change for New Zealand’s primary sector.
The purpose of the AERU is to exercise leadership in research for sustainable wellbeing. It was founded by the New Zealand Cabinet in August 1962, and has been an important part of New Zealand’s science and innovation system ever since. It is entirely externally funded.
Distinguished Professor Caroline Saunders has been Director of the AERU since December 2001. Caroline leads a team of expert researchers and postgraduate students, who undertake research and deliver reliable knowledge commissioned by a wide range of domestic and international agencies, public sector departments, private companies and other organisations.
The AERU welcomes enquiries about opportunities for future research.
“The report has been successful beyond even our expectations. Initial feedback shows that the report has been well received by both New Zealand Government and primary sector contacts. This is a testament to the quality of the paper, and to you and your team’s authority in the subject.”
— Laura Clarke OBE, British High Commissioner to New Zealand
"Your research has achieved an excellent standard of research and research output, while also creating significant changes in agribusiness processes and informing public policy. From a research management perspective, the research leads’ willingness to embrace te ao Māori concepts and to go the extra mile to embed these with the whole research team, has been greatly appreciated..."
— Dr Jenny Webster-Brown, Director, Our Land and Water National Science Challenge