Urban issues
New Zealand is one of the most highly urbanised countries in the world with well over 87 per cent of us living in urban areas. What happens with the design of our towns and cities is of huge relevance to all New Zealanders.
Chancery, Auckland. Photo courtesy of Isthmus Group.
Urban work programmes
The urban work programme of the Ministry includes:
- The New Zealand Urban Design Protocol
The Protocol provides a platform to make our towns and cities more successful through collectively sharing ideas and resources.
Links to other Ministry resources
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Sustainable Urban Development
An overview of some of the challenges facing urban areas and successful approaches to doing sustainable urban development - Urban publications
- Quality Planning website
Last updated:1 February 2013
