Helping Leaders Make Smarter Decisions
I help local and central government, regulators, utilities and companies make sense of complex economic challenges, turning data into clarity and action.
My vision is for a future where essential services like water, energy, infrastructure, and public systems are guided by sound economics.
ANDREAS HEUSER
About
Evidence-based economics for better decisions
I’m Andreas Heuser, a law and economics specialist based in Wellington. Through Heuser Whittington Limited, I provide independent economic, financial and strategic regulatory advice in New Zealand, the Pacific and Asia. My work helps decision-makers design optimal solutions for infrastructure, natural resources, urban planning and industry structure, that serve communities and create long-term public value.
Years in advisory work
15+
Councils and government supported
30+
Sectors served across New Zealand and the Pacific
7
Services
Where evidence meets impact.
Helping local and central government, and the private sector make better decisions through practical, evidence-based advice.
Economic Impact
Understanding how policies and investments affect people, sectors, and the economy through clear, data-driven analysis.
Regulatory Design
Building frameworks that balance performance, affordability, and accountability for essential services.
Policy Reform
Testing economic implications of reforms and supporting government agencies with implementation design.
Transaction Support
Advising on complex infrastructure and service transactions to ensure value for money and alignment with policy goals.
Financial Modelling
Developing financial and pricing models that support sustainable investment and promote sound governance.
Governance and Strategy
Helping boards and elected officials make informed, evidence-based decisions that deliver long-term results.
Energy & Emissions
Supporting the transition to a low-carbon future through realistic, data-driven energy economics and market design in New Zealand and the Pacific.
Water, Infrastructure & Regulation
Designing financially sustainable and resilient water systems that ensure affordability and promote long-term investment.
Transport & Land Use
Building evidence for smarter, low-emission transport systems and growth strategies that connect people and opportunity.
Policy, Regulation & Impact
Helping governments craft fair, efficient, and effective regulatory frameworks that deliver real results.
Industry & Markets
Developing economic strategies that strengthen competition, innovation, and productivity across industries.
Pacific Development & PPPs
Partnering with Pacific nations to design sustainable infrastructure, finance, and governance models for lasting development.
Approach
Data-driven, practical, and built for real-world impact
Every project begins with understanding the challenge, not just the numbers.
I work alongside clients to define clear goals, test solutions with real data, and deliver advice that can be implemented immediately.
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Understand
Listen and help define your objectives clearly.
I take the time to learn your priorities, context, and constraints so every recommendation is grounded in your real-world goals.
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Analyse
Conceptualise the problem, use data and evidence to design workable solutions.
Through research, modelling, and comparison, I identify the most practical and cost-effective paths forward.
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Deliver
Turn analysis into practical, measurable outcomes.
I help translate advice into implementable solutions, ensuring clarity, accountability, and impact.
Why Choose Heuser Whittington
Independent Advice With Clarity and Impact
Andreas helps organisations make confident, evidence-based decisions through clear analysis and practical solutions. Every engagement focuses on understanding complex challenges and translating them into strategies that work in the real world.
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Every recommendation is built on precise and rigorous thinking, using proven frameworks to give clients confidence in every decision.
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With over a decade of advisory work across energy, water, and transport infrastructure, and regulation, Prioris understands how to turn analysis into action.
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As a private consultancy, Prioris offers transparent, conflict-free advice focused entirely on the client’s goals and accountability.
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Complex policy and investment issues are simplified into clear, actionable strategies that deliver measurable outcomes.
Let’s Work Together
Bring clarity and evidence to your next challenge
Whether you’re assessing an investment, designing a regulatory framework, or reforming essential services, I can help you turn analysis into action and policy into practice.