The Sustainability Imperative and Urban New Zealand: Promise and Paradox Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2007 ‘Urban sustainability’ is an increasingly ubiquitous term now featuring in all manner of policy documents and promotional material. As an ambitious attempt to address social, economic…
Inquiry Report: Residential rates postponement Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2006 Since the Local Government Act 2002 was introduced, local authorities have adopted a variety of rates postponement policies. The Act allows local authorities to determine their…
Māori Housing Experiences: Emerging Trends and Issue Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2006 This research investigates Māori housing experiences and aspirations to identify emerging trends and issues.
The Impact on Housing Energy Efficiency of Market Prices, Incentives and Regulatory Requirements Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2006 This research investigates the effect of prices, incentives and regulations on energy efficiency within households, and recommends options for regulatory and market-based instruments that will further…
Affordable Housing in the Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman Regions: A Solutions Study Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2006 This research address the causes of, and solutions to, housing affordability problems in the Nelson, Marlborough & Tasman regions, in the context of labour market, economic…
'Ageing in Place': The Views of Older Homeowners about Housing Maintenance, Renovation and Adaptation Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2006 This report presents the findings of research into the ability of older homeowners to continue living in their own homes. The research showed the significance of…
Housing New Zealand Corporation: Effectiveness of programmes to buy and lease properties for state housing Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2006 Housing New Zealand Corporation provides state housing to more than 190,000 people, and controls assets valued at more than $11 billion. With the allocation of more…
Inquiry into certain allegations about Housing New Zealand Corporation Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2006 The Board of Housing New Zealand Corporation asked me to consider undertaking an inquiry after allegations made by a former contractor of the Corporation appeared in…
Benchmarking Study of Home Detention Programs in Australia and New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2006 The project was initiated by the National Corrections Advisory Group (NCAG) in response to Corrective Services Administrators’ interest in more in-depth benchmarking analyses than is possible…
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…