Technology-driven disruptive change is shifting economic, social, political and cultural norms. Christine Coste told attendees at the recent NZPI Conference in Napier it will also alter central and local government roles and responsibilities.
The central/local government relationship has been a key topic in recent editions of Local...
Wendy Saunders (left) and Lucy Kaiser from GNS Science have been investigating the role of Iwi and Hapu Management Plans in managing natural hazards in the Bay of Plenty. Presented at the recent NZPI Conference in Napier, their findings carry much wider implications.
Iwi and Hapu Management Plans (IHMPs) are prepared by an iwi, iwi...
The UK has its pubs. In China, people go out at dusk to exercise in the streets. So, where do Kiwis go to socialise in the suburbs?
Rebecca Kiddle says research shows a significant gap in planning for neutral ‘bumping spaces’. She presented her findings to date at the recent NZPI Conference in Napier.
Aotearoa New Zealand suburbs...
