Stephen Knuckey

Stephen has a reputation for going the extra mile to make sure his clients have the highest quality of economic advice and to provide fit-for-purpose solutions.

He’s an expert adviser on the economic rationales and benefits associated with major industry and regional projects.

Examples of Stephen's work

• Reviewing the effectiveness and efficiency of economic-development and tourism-delivery arrangements, and advising on improvements, for local councils and economic-development agencies across New Zealand and for Pacific peoples’ organisations
• Leading and advising on regional and local economic studies, strategies, priorities, and plans, including for Northland, Hawke’s Bay, and Queenstown-Lakes
• Advising on challenges and opportunities for specific industries – for example, the “Manufacturing Matters” report on the future of manufacturing, and a review of the economic contribution of the apple and pear industry
• Reviewing interventions to promote innovation and develop industries – for example, a review of support for R&D, business development, and innovation in the advanced manufacturing, forestry and wood processing, and food and beverage sectors, across six economies.