Brendon HarreWhy 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…20 min read·Jan 17, 2024--1--1
Brendon HarreCan 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…6 min read·Sep 29, 2023--1--1
Brendon HarreProtecting Greater Christchurch’s Rail CorridorsPresentation to the Greater Christchurch Partnership 27th October 2023 by Regional Councilor Joe Davies and Brendon Harré8 min read·Aug 24, 2023----
Brendon HarrePossible 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.5 min read·Jul 14, 2023----
Brendon HarreWhat Shape Will Christchurch Become?TL: DR For most possible futures Christchurch’s proposed draft spatial strategy has insufficient housing developmental capacity.16 min read·Jul 6, 2023--1--1
Brendon HarreGreat 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…12 min read·Jun 4, 2023--1--1
Brendon HarreinNew 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.12 min read·Feb 16, 2023----
Brendon HarreThe High Cost of Unreasonable Planning RestrictionsCities are defined as ‘places where there is an absence of physical space between people’ (Edward Glaeser).8 min read·Nov 14, 2022----
Brendon HarreMinister! Wellington is Not the 2nd Largest Region in NZIf you read Waka Kotahi’s report to the incoming Assoc Transport Minister you would believe Wellington was NZ’s 2nd largest regional…11 min read·Sep 1, 2022--1--1
Brendon HarreStealing Community Rent and Monopolisation of Land by the Few Causes PovertyGeorgism Restated17 min read·Jul 5, 2022--2--2