Wednesday, December 19, 2007
[IWS] New Zealand: QUALITY OF LIFE '07 in TWELVE CITIES [27 November 2007]
IWS Documented News Service
_______________________________
Institute for Workplace Studies----------------- Professor Samuel B. Bacharach
School of Industrial & Labor Relations-------- Director, Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell University
16 East 34th Street, 4th floor---------------------- Stuart Basefsky
New York, NY 10016 -------------------------------Director, IWS News Bureau
________________________________________________________________________
New Zealand
Quality of Life Project
Quality of Life '07 in Twelve of New Zealand's Cities
http://www.bigcities.govt.nz/
or
http://www.bigcities.govt.nz/pdfs/2007/Quality_of_Life_2007.pdf
[full-text, 246 pages]
[excerpt]
The 2007 Quality of Life report presents a picture of life in
metropolitan New Zealand and allows us to identify what is
going well and where improvements are required. This enables
us to evaluate our own planning, policies and decision making
and to advocate, where appropriate, to central government,
non-governmental agencies and the private sector to address
the identified needs. A better quality of life for all city residents
will come about only if we work toward common outcomes
in partnership with each other, central government and our
communities.
This is the third Quality of Life report which follows the five
yearly census. It is clear from the increased number of cities
participating in this report that quality of life is a priority
commitment for metropolitan councils. To assist local authorities
with monitoring their community outcomes the indicators in the
report have been structured around the social/cultural, economic
and environmental wellbeing areas identifi ed in the Local
Government Act (2002).
Contents
Executive summary 4
Introduction 7
Key results 11
One: People 15
Two: Knowledge and skills 32
Three: Health 47
Four: Safety 77
Five: Housing 99
Six: Social connectedness 122
Seven: Civil and political rights 143
Eight: Economic standard of living 157
Nine: Economic development 173
Ten: Natural environment 190
Eleven: Built environment 215
Conclusions 230
Data collection 234
Consultation and contributions 236
Definitions 237
Index of tables and graphs 238
Press Release
Hon Nanaia Mahuta
27/11/2007
Quality of Life Report key to good communities
http://www.beehive.govt.nz/ViewDocument.aspx?DocumentID=31451
Setting priorities and planning for the future is at the heart of the Quality of Life Report 2007, launched today by Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta.
Nanaia Mahuta welcomed the release of the report, the third of its kind, which focused on key issues including sustainability, housing, and youth.
"While the primary aim is to provide decision-makers in urban areas particularly, with a greater level of information, I know it will also be valuable for councils, central government and community organisations," said Nanaia Mahuta
"Sustainable growth is a key issue for councils and communities, and is at the heart of the Labour-led government's agenda. Being sustainable involves improving the quality of life for today's generation, without compromising the wellbeing of tomorrow's generation."
Nanaia Mahuta also welcomed the report's focus on housing and on caring for young people.
"One of the issues raised in the Quality of Life Report is housing, where it has noted that home ownership is lowest in some communities, namely Maaori and Pasifika communities, as well as those on lower incomes," said Nanaia Mahuta. "The government is developing a bill aimed at providing more affordable housing.
"As Youth Affairs Minister, I was also interested to note the report highlighting the importance of our young people. The young are our future and I firmly believe that to achieve in the future, we must look after our young." said Nanaia Mahuta.
"One of the key things for this report has been the importance of working together. When there is a joint effort put in by local government, central government, and our combined communities, the chances of achieving something that has everyone's interests at heart, is that much greater.
"The report is comprehensive and well researched, and undoubtedly will be an invaluable resource for councils. I congratulate everyone who have been a part of this very important process," said Nanaia Mahuta.
[Thanks to Kevin Adams, Information Specialist, ESR, Christchurch, New Zealand for the tip]
______________________________
This information is provided to subscribers, friends, faculty, students and alumni of the School of Industrial & Labor Relations (ILR). It is a service of the Institute for Workplace Studies (IWS) in New York City. Stuart Basefsky is responsible for the selection of the contents which is intended to keep researchers, companies, workers, and governments aware of the latest information related to ILR disciplines as it becomes available for the purposes of research, understanding and debate. The content does not reflect the opinions or positions of Cornell University, the School of Industrial & Labor Relations, or that of Mr. Basefsky and should not be construed as such. The service is unique in that it provides the original source documentation, via links, behind the news and research of the day. Use of the information provided is unrestricted. However, it is requested that users acknowledge that the information was found via the IWS Documented News Service.
Stuart Basefsky
Director, IWS News Bureau
Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell/ILR School
16 E. 34th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Telephone: (607) 255-2703
Fax: (607) 255-9641
E-mail: smb6@cornell.edu
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_______________________________
Institute for Workplace Studies----------------- Professor Samuel B. Bacharach
School of Industrial & Labor Relations-------- Director, Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell University
16 East 34th Street, 4th floor---------------------- Stuart Basefsky
New York, NY 10016 -------------------------------Director, IWS News Bureau
________________________________________________________________________
New Zealand
Quality of Life Project
Quality of Life '07 in Twelve of New Zealand's Cities
http://www.bigcities.govt.nz/
or
http://www.bigcities.govt.nz/pdfs/2007/Quality_of_Life_2007.pdf
[full-text, 246 pages]
[excerpt]
The 2007 Quality of Life report presents a picture of life in
metropolitan New Zealand and allows us to identify what is
going well and where improvements are required. This enables
us to evaluate our own planning, policies and decision making
and to advocate, where appropriate, to central government,
non-governmental agencies and the private sector to address
the identified needs. A better quality of life for all city residents
will come about only if we work toward common outcomes
in partnership with each other, central government and our
communities.
This is the third Quality of Life report which follows the five
yearly census. It is clear from the increased number of cities
participating in this report that quality of life is a priority
commitment for metropolitan councils. To assist local authorities
with monitoring their community outcomes the indicators in the
report have been structured around the social/cultural, economic
and environmental wellbeing areas identifi ed in the Local
Government Act (2002).
Contents
Executive summary 4
Introduction 7
Key results 11
One: People 15
Two: Knowledge and skills 32
Three: Health 47
Four: Safety 77
Five: Housing 99
Six: Social connectedness 122
Seven: Civil and political rights 143
Eight: Economic standard of living 157
Nine: Economic development 173
Ten: Natural environment 190
Eleven: Built environment 215
Conclusions 230
Data collection 234
Consultation and contributions 236
Definitions 237
Index of tables and graphs 238
Press Release
Hon Nanaia Mahuta
27/11/2007
Quality of Life Report key to good communities
http://www.beehive.govt.nz/ViewDocument.aspx?DocumentID=31451
Setting priorities and planning for the future is at the heart of the Quality of Life Report 2007, launched today by Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta.
Nanaia Mahuta welcomed the release of the report, the third of its kind, which focused on key issues including sustainability, housing, and youth.
"While the primary aim is to provide decision-makers in urban areas particularly, with a greater level of information, I know it will also be valuable for councils, central government and community organisations," said Nanaia Mahuta
"Sustainable growth is a key issue for councils and communities, and is at the heart of the Labour-led government's agenda. Being sustainable involves improving the quality of life for today's generation, without compromising the wellbeing of tomorrow's generation."
Nanaia Mahuta also welcomed the report's focus on housing and on caring for young people.
"One of the issues raised in the Quality of Life Report is housing, where it has noted that home ownership is lowest in some communities, namely Maaori and Pasifika communities, as well as those on lower incomes," said Nanaia Mahuta. "The government is developing a bill aimed at providing more affordable housing.
"As Youth Affairs Minister, I was also interested to note the report highlighting the importance of our young people. The young are our future and I firmly believe that to achieve in the future, we must look after our young." said Nanaia Mahuta.
"One of the key things for this report has been the importance of working together. When there is a joint effort put in by local government, central government, and our combined communities, the chances of achieving something that has everyone's interests at heart, is that much greater.
"The report is comprehensive and well researched, and undoubtedly will be an invaluable resource for councils. I congratulate everyone who have been a part of this very important process," said Nanaia Mahuta.
[Thanks to Kevin Adams, Information Specialist, ESR, Christchurch, New Zealand for the tip]
______________________________
This information is provided to subscribers, friends, faculty, students and alumni of the School of Industrial & Labor Relations (ILR). It is a service of the Institute for Workplace Studies (IWS) in New York City. Stuart Basefsky is responsible for the selection of the contents which is intended to keep researchers, companies, workers, and governments aware of the latest information related to ILR disciplines as it becomes available for the purposes of research, understanding and debate. The content does not reflect the opinions or positions of Cornell University, the School of Industrial & Labor Relations, or that of Mr. Basefsky and should not be construed as such. The service is unique in that it provides the original source documentation, via links, behind the news and research of the day. Use of the information provided is unrestricted. However, it is requested that users acknowledge that the information was found via the IWS Documented News Service.
Stuart Basefsky
Director, IWS News Bureau
Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell/ILR School
16 E. 34th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Telephone: (607) 255-2703
Fax: (607) 255-9641
E-mail: smb6@cornell.edu
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