Review of World Class New Zealanders Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2006 Purpose 1. In accordance with EDC Min (03) 7/3, the Ministry of Economic Development has conducted an evaluation of the World Class New Zealanders programme (WCNZ). This…
Evaluation of the Sector Projects Programme Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2006 The purpose of this evaluation was to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the Sector Projects programme in achieving the intended outcomes. Based on the evaluation…
Review of Escalator Programme Last Publication Date: 01 May 2006 This report presents the findings of the Cabinet-mandated evaluation of the Escalator programme. Escalator was established in November 2003 as a New Zealand Trade and Enterprise…
Practice Makes Profit: Business Practices and Firm Success Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2006 Which business practices set successful firms apart from others? We address this question using data from an official survey of almost 3,000 New Zealand firms. Questions…
The Future of Housing in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2006 This futures research uses scenario planning techniques to test the outer limits of current thinking on future housing options in New Zealand for 2030. These housing…
Regional Housing Markets In New Zealand: House Price, Sales and Supply Responses Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2006 This research investigates changes in regional housing markets in New Zealand between 1981 and 2004.
Digging the Dirt on Density: A Study of Medium Density Housing in Christchurch's Living Three Zone Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2005 Since the 1987 Brundtland Report, the development of urban areas has been considered a key determinant in achieving ‘sustainability’. Greater residential density is increasingly advocated for…
The Effects of Agglomeration on Economic Activity: The Empirical Evidence on Mechanisms and Magnitudes Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2005 There is a rapidly developing empirical literature on the effects of agglomeration on economic activity. This paper surveys recent studies that provide econometric estimates of effects.…
Village People: The changing role of retirement villages in New Zealand's ageing society Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2005 New Zealanders pride themselves on being members of a diverse society, a wholly inclusive society which is unique from any other. However, one way in which…
Urban Intensification and Affordable Housing in Auckland Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2005 This thesis investigates the relationship between urban intensification and affordable housing in New Zealand. The Auckland region has a policy of intensification that is reinforced by…
