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…
Literature Review on the Effective Engagement of Pasifika Parents & Communities in Education (PISCPL) Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2005 Aotearoa New Zealand's population of Pacific Island peoples is a multi-ethnic, heterogeneous group comprising different languages and cultures. This diversity is recognised by the authors of…
Survival analysis of transitions from benefit to work Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2005 What factors affect the probability that a person makes a transition from benefit to employment? What is the effect of those factors? Given information such as…
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.…
Strategy for Evaluating Local Government Legislation Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2005 Local government's roles, responsibilities, powers and accountabilities are defined by legislation. In 2001 and 2002 three new local government Acts were passed: the Local Government Act 2002…
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…
New Zealand’s Community Renewal Programme in an International Context: A Literature Review Last Publication Date: 19 Oct 2005 Community Renewal’ is the name given to a social housing urban renewal initiative developed and led by HNZC in New Zealand. The Community Renewal programme is…
A Comparison of Māori and Non-Māori Patient Visits to Doctors Last Publication Date: 02 Oct 2005 The report uses the data on visits by Māori and non-Māori patients at community-based general practices. Information was logged on 6,384 visits by Māori with a…
Perceptions of Public Safety in the Auckland CBD Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2005 Earlier this year, the Institute of Public Policy at AUT University carried out a customer satisfaction survey for the Auckland City District Police. One of the…