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An examination of constraints that would limit the ability of Auckland to implement large scale transport infrastructure projects. Skills and labour shortages, planning and procurement issues, and materials shortages are discussed.

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This paper outlines the rationale and process behind the development of the Auckland Regional Economic Development Strategy, AREDS.

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The intent of these Guidelines is as follows: To provide a comprehensive guideline of erosion and sediment control. To detail the rules of the Proposed regional plan: sediment control. To minimise adverse environmental effects of sediment discharge through appropriate use and design of specific measures.

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This report examines whether Auckland needs a second commercial airport, and what likely social, economic and environmental impacts would be associated with locating it at Whenuapai.

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This thesis examines the housing status of Tongan people living in Otara. It is based on a survey of Tongan households, as well as interviews with key community and social service representatives. Key themes explored within the thesis include falling housing affordability, overcrowding, and the poor quality of much housing stock in Otara.

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Treatment and land disposal systems for domestic wastewater from households, commercial premises and similar facilities A W (Sandy) Ormiston  Robyn E Floyd The purpose of TP58 is to provide guidance for the design and maintenance of on-site treatment and disposal systems for domestic wastewater from households and institutions. In this context, the term “institutions” refers to non-dwelling type facilities such as schools, residential accommodation facilities and commercial and public facilities. The approach taken in the setting of design recommendations for on-site wastewater systems has been based on extensive experience in the region supported by comprehensive literature searches.

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An effort to aid interpretation of 'outstanding natural landscapes', as referred to in the Resource Management Act. This qualitative research project provides feedback on what types of natural landscapes are most highly valued by Aucklanders.

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A detailed review of the health of the Auckland region's natural environment. The key social and economic drivers behind environmental change are examined; and the implications of these changes for quality of life and sustainable resource management in the region are explored. State of the environment report 2004.

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In October 2000, a State of the Environment monitoring programme was developed for the Central Waitemata Harbour, with a design matching those carried out in Mahurangi and Manukau Harbours. The focus of the programme was to monitor the ecological status and trends of change in macrobenthic communities in the Central Waitemata. Five intertidal soft-sediment sites and twenty taxa were selected for monitoring.

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Te Maketu is a place with a long and rich human history. The Maketu Pā Historic Reserves contain the remains of Māori and European settlement and of native forest. They are located in Ramarama, in the Franklin District.

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This paper reviews current and future trends in regional business and employment location. It discusses the impact that workforce trends, market requirements, and supply and demand of land and infrastructure have on location patterns. It also reviews the policy implications of recent location trends - particularly in relation to the aims of the Regional Growth Strategy.

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A summary of recent surveys of Aucklanders' opinions on the positive and negative aspects of life in Auckland. This paper reviews the results of surveys undertaken by local authorities as well as by local newspapers and magazines such as Metro and the New Zealand Herald.