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A review of some of the issues arising from the intensification of housing in Auckland, and the resulting increase in numbers of people living in 'bodies corporate' situations. This paper provides a critical review of New Zealand legislation surrounding the operation of bodies corporate; as well an examination of international literature on best practice models for managing intensive housing. It also contains findings from interviews conducted with developers, representatives from owners committees, body corporate management spokespeople, staff in Auckland councils, on-site and off-site managers, lawyers, and a property valuer.

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A review of recent demographic trends in the Auckland region, and key implications for future housing planning. This review is based on 1991 and 2001 Census data. Key policy issues identified within the report include housing growth outside the current urban area; increased housing density; the need for suitable housing to support an ageing population; and increased housing demand caused by falling occupancy rates.

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An outline of the key economic functions of Auckland's CBD, including its role as a hub for professional services employment, a centre for leisure and entertainment, a focus for international tourism, a 'campus' for educational institutions, and a centre for marine services and employment. The report also examines the role Auckland City Council can play in supporting strong economic growth in the CBD, through marketing, the adjustment of financial contributions and rates; and the provision of land, transport, and infrastructure.

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An exploration of the match of skills supply and demand in the screen production industry. Key issues examined include skills shortages and surpluses within the industry; the match between industry demands and tertiary training course outputs; and work-based training constraints.

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Human land-based activities generate contaminants. In fresh and saline receiving waters these contaminants can and do cause problems for ecological and human health. Stormwater runoff is a major transport mechanism of land-derived contaminants into aquatic  receiving environments.

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This report makes a case for a review of the Unit Titles Act 1972, the New Zealand legislation governing the operation of bodies corporate. It argues that a review of the Act is necessary to ensure that it provides the best legal framework to support the intensification of housing and associated rise of common property ownership that is occuring in Auckland.

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This report models five economic scenarios for the Auckland region, and compares them to baseline employment and income projections for 2021, in order to assess their effectiveness for achieving Auckland Regional Economic Development Strategy (AREDS) outcomes.

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This paper examines the levels and types of crimes committed against domestic and international tourists during the America's Cup held in Auckland between October 1999 and March 2000. It is based on a survey of tourists, as well as police arrest statistics, and police tourist victim information reports.

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This report contains a detailed overview and discussion of the characteristics of the Maori population of Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland, based on 1996 Census data. It also provides a discussion of Maori values based on a review of the results of national and international values surveys.

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A 2001 review of the characteristics and performance of the Auckland economy. The report provides indicators of regional economic well-being; discusses the dynamics of the Auckland economy and its success as an environment for business; and examines skill levels within the regional labour force. Quality of life in the region is also discussed.

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The primary purpose of this document is to present an alternative approach to site design and development from a stormwater management context, primarily applicable for residential land development. Its basis is founded in the recognition that the volume of stormwater discharged from a site may be of equal importance to limiting contaminant discharge, especially for residential development. The low impact design approach is another stormwater management tool for reducing the adverse impacts of stormwater runoff.

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The report summarises the results of three years' work by several task groups into the risks posed by natural hazards to critical utility networks in the Auckland region. The work was part of the Auckland Engineering Lifelines Project (AELP), which was modelled on similar projects in Wellington and Christchurch. Its objective was to reduce the impact of hazards on the lifeline infrastructure - that is, key utility services such as transport, communication, energy, water supply and wastewater disposal.