Founded in 1989 as an independent research provider and consulting firm, Taylor Baines and Associates works mainly in the areas of:
- Social & natural resource research assessment, policy & management
- Participatory processes in strategic planning and evaluation
The firm provides a broadly-based service to those concerned with:
- Natural resource management and policy
- Social research and assessment
- Social services and social policy
- Economic and business development
- Project or programme development and evaluation
- Strategic planning
- Assessment of environmental effects
Its services have been retained by:
- International Funding Agencies
- New Zealand government departments
- New Zealand Public Good Science Fund
- State-Owned Enterprises
- University departments
- Local government organisations
- Industry and professional associations
- Private companies and consortia
- Voluntary agencies
- Community groups