Open AccessEnhancing the tax system to halt the decline of nature in New Zealand
Author(s) -
Theo Stephens,
Suzie Greenhalgh,
Marie A. Brown,
Adam Daigneault
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
policy quarterly
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2324-1101
pISSN - 2324-1098
DOI - 10.26686/pq.v12i1.4574
Subject(s) - prosperity , tourism , agriculture , biodiversity , christian ministry , fishing , natural heritage , business , natural resource economics , natural resource , geography , economy , economic growth , political science , ecology , economics , archaeology , law , biology
New Zealand is world-renowned for its nature – its lush forests, spectacular mountain landscapes, wild and scenic rivers, beautiful coastlines and extraordinary biodiversity. This natural heritage is the foundation of New Zealand’s identity and its branding, and the premier attraction for the tourism industry. It provides habitable environments, contributes to economic production and assimilates wastes, and is an important source of great enjoyment, health and well-being (Roberts et al., 2015). Nature contributes to the success of the nation’s fishing, farming, forestry and tourism industries, which provide about 52% of national export income (Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, 2013). But these values and the well-being and prosperity they enable are being diminished and degraded at an alarming rate.