Christchurch’s Roads Are As Fast As They Will Ever GetChristchurch’s roads are getting slower, over a period of a year or two, this is relatively insignificant. Journeys might take only be a…Jun 6Jun 6
Why the Sixth Labour Government Failed and its Implications for the Next GovernmentBut Labour did not deliver on its promises. Kiwibuild did not even achieve 5% of its build target, and the promise to build light rail…Jan 17, 2024A response icon1Jan 17, 2024A response icon1
Can NZ Governments Deliver?The Labour led government has had a mandate since 2017 to reform the built environment. To change the Resource Management Act (RMA), and…Sep 29, 2023A response icon1Sep 29, 2023A response icon1
Protecting Greater Christchurch’s Rail CorridorsPresentation to the Greater Christchurch Partnership 27th October 2023 by Regional Councilor Joe Davies and Brendon HarréAug 24, 2023Aug 24, 2023
Possible Future Population Growth Scenarios for Christchurch and CanterburyThe book “The Nomad Century” says the solution to climate change is mass migration but it needs to be planned for.Jul 14, 2023Jul 14, 2023
What Shape Will Christchurch Become?TL: DR For most possible futures Christchurch’s proposed draft spatial strategy has insufficient housing developmental capacity.Jul 6, 2023A response icon1Jul 6, 2023A response icon1
Great Cities Have Great NetworksThe Right to the City is a concept and slogan that emphasises the idea that urban spaces should be inclusive, democratic, and accessible to…Jun 4, 2023A response icon1Jun 4, 2023A response icon1
Published inNew Zealand needs an urbanisation projectNew Zealand's Addiction to Land Speculation is its Forever WeaknessLies, Deceit and Mistrust has long characterised New Zealand’s approach to land-use.Feb 16, 2023Feb 16, 2023
The High Cost of Unreasonable Planning RestrictionsCities are defined as ‘places where there is an absence of physical space between people’ (Edward Glaeser).Nov 14, 2022A response icon1Nov 14, 2022A response icon1