Here we share insights and perspectives on housing, planning, local government, urban development and public policy in Aotearoa New Zealand and further afield.
Generative AI will not fix infrastructure deficits or funding constraints. It can, however, reduce the repetitive administrative work embedded in many council processes. This article examines how these tools can strengthen systems across New Zealand local government.
Read MoreThe creation of MCERT brings housing, transport, environment, RMA reform, and local government into one agency. The question is whether structural consolidation alone can shift New Zealand’s constrained spatial planning.
Read MoreNew Zealand’s regional governance system may be on the cusp of its biggest change since 1989. This article explores what the proposed Combined Territories Boards could mean for decision-making, capability, and communities.
Read MoreThe 2023 Census shows that Carterton and South Wairarapa rank among the top five districts in New Zealand for home ownership, part of a quiet shift toward smaller towns offering space, affordability, and character.
Read MoreHousing data for Wairarapa is now available directly from MHUD. Planalytics is proud to have filled the gap in the meantime and will continue providing regional insights where other reporting does not yet exist.
Read MoreSome councils are using section 37A RMA time extensions as a routine tool rather than a safeguard. This risks undermining applicants’ rights and highlights the need for clear, nationally consistent guidance.
Read MoreInfrastructure Minister Chris Bishop’s asset management work programme signals long overdue reform. But with local government managing half of the country’s public infrastructure, will councils be included in the solution?
Read MoreCarterton’s rates rise reflects past underfunding of water infrastructure. Local Water Done Well offers a long-term, coordinated solution, though immediate gaps remain.
Read MoreA first-hand look at South Australia's PlanSA reveals valuable lessons for New Zealand’s RMA reform. Digital-first planning systems can streamline development, strengthen environmental outcomes, and help rebuild public trust.
Read MoreThe Expert Advisory Group’s report offers a major step forward in rethinking New Zealand’s resource management system. This article reflects on the blueprint’s strengths and where further work will be needed to deliver real-world results.
Read MoreA recent trip to Abu Dhabi offered a fresh perspective on how fast-growing cities are planning for the future. This article reflects on the lessons from the Gulf and what they might mean for New Zealand’s next phase of urban development.
Read MoreOnce again Planalytics is pleased to present housing data for our communities in Wairarapa as at 30 June 2023. Although data is only one piece of the puzzle, we hope this information is useful.
Read MoreOn (sadly) her last day at Planalytics, Becca discusses the findings of her Masters research report on housing affordability in Wairarapa. Read on for her intuitive insights.
Read MoreIn this journal article we explore Wairarapa housing data as at 30 June 2022 using a dashboard format. We hope this is useful to people and organisations currently in, about to enter, or otherwise working alongside the local housing market.
Read MorePlanalytics’ team member, Lucy Cooper, explores what’s in the new Public Housing Plan 2021-2024 and asks what it means for those tackling Aotearoa’s housing crisis.
Read MoreIn December 2020, the Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Housing and Urban Development was released to the public. In this journal article Lucy explores what’s in the BIM for stakeholders in housing, planning and development in Aotearoa.
Read MoreIn this final article of the Planalytics wellbeing series, we explore current initiatives to monitor wellbeing and discuss the challenges and opportunities that such monitoring presents.
Read MoreIn this journal article, Lucy asks what is the role of the private sector in achieving good and lasting wellbeing outcomes in our urban environments?
Read MoreLocal government in Aotearoa is at the forefront of achieving positive wellbeing outcomes for all New Zealanders. Here we discuss how a selection of councils across the country are planning for wellbeing and reflect on opportunities and challenges for local government in the wellbeing arena.
Read MoreThe Building Act seeks to ensure that buildings have attributes that contribute appropriately to the wellbeing of the people who use them. In this article we explore the relationship between the built environment and our wellbeing.
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