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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.
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 The old Ministry of Works approach to public amenities has long gone in this country. A bus shelter used to be just that − somewhere to dodge the rain while waiting for the next number 9 to come along. Urban designer Sheerin Samsudeen offers an insight into ‘placemaking’. |
Tank Farm was until recently a blot on the harbour-front landscape in downtown Auckland. But after years of planning and discussion, stage one of the planned transformation is due to open in a couple of weeks. |
 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. |
A review of ‘Initiatives for Hamilton: A Blueprint for the Future’ published by the Property Council New Zealand. Article by DAVID PRONGER, Antanas Procuta Architects, Hamilton |
The Australians are challenging themselves to make a substantial design difference at Melbourne’s Docklands at the end of this month. They are concentrating on establishing new public space projects in a very short space of time. |
 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. |
 The stylish footbridge conceived by New Plymouth District Council and built locally has won plaudits from the International Bridge Conference. Open since June 5 last year it is also in the running for another international prize. |
 The Government has moved to help businesses in Christchurch re-establish themselves by easing depreciation rules. The Property Council applauds the move but says more should be done. |
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