Bettering Canterbury’s housing stock for greater sustainability should be a key pillar in any rebuilding planning, says the CEO of New Zealand Green Building Council, Alex Cutler. 

Auckland Mayor Len Brown set aside his Rugby World Cup distractions recently to announce the start of public consultation on the draft Auckland Plan. The plan’s aim is simple – to make Auckland the world’s most liveable city by 2040. The timetable for Aucklanders to get involved in consultation extends to October 25, after which hearings will take place before the plan is finalised in December.

New data from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration shows that biking and walking have increased by 25 per cent since 2001.

Data from Auckland is showing even greater rates of growth. A group which lobbies and educates on the benefits of cycling, recently made a submission to Auckland Council on its Draft Plan.

Small town New Zealand is reasserting itself after languishing in the wake of the big cities for too long.

Shona McCahon on behalf of Boffa Miskell looks at some of the changes being made to our provincial towns, including Picton in South Island and Foxton in North Island.