Research
Barriers and Enablers to Participating in Local Government - New!
Research commissioned by the Department of Internal Affairs to explore the barriers and motivators of participating in local government. Focus group sessions were held with two target communities: Maori and those aged 30-55, in Christchurch, New Plymouth, and Auckland. More information about the study can be found here (file size is 49kb). A summary of the findings can be found here (1MB). The full report is available on request; email us for an electronic copy.
Community Outcomes Analysis
The Department of Internal Affairs has analysed the community outcomes identified in the draft long-term council community plans of the 85 New Zealand councils. The analysis offers a high level summary only of the information included in the councils' community outcomes and is not intended to supersede its sources. The community outcomes themselves should be referred to for the most accurate picture of the outcomes communities want.
Community Outcomes Analysis (pdf 286kb). To view this document you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader on your PC. You can download Acrobat Reader for free from the Adobe website.
Public Knowledge About Local Government
A survey conducted of ratepayers across New Zealand asked what councils do for their communities and the level of public engagement with councils. The findings are presented in this report.
Public Knowledge About Local Government (pdf 286kb). To view this document you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader on your PC. You can download Acrobat Reader for free from the Adobe website.
Population and Sustainable Development 2003
Published by the Ministry of Economic Development, the Ministry of Social Development, and the Department of Labour, this report explores how changes in New Zealand's population may impact on our future development and wellbeing. Population and Sustainable Development 2003
Quality of Life Project 2006 Report
The Quality of Life Project was established in 1999 to provide social, economic and environmental indicators of quality of life in New Zealand’s six largest cities. It was initiated in response to growing pressures on urban communities, concern about the impacts of urbanisation and the effects of this on the well being of residents. Quality of Life Report
The Social Report 2006
This provides information on the social health and wellbeing of New Zealand society. Indicators are used to measure levels of wellbeing, to monitor trends over time, and to make comparisons with other countries. Social Report 2006
Statistics New Zealand
Statistics New Zealand produces a wealth of information about people, households, businesses and economic activity. This web page has links to community profiles at a local authority level, interactive online maps, regional statistics, and urban/rural characteristics.
