The New Zealand Herald
Will Auckland Pass Up Yet Another Opportunity to Transform its Waterfront
After many, many, many failures-to-launch, Auckland may finally be taking its waterfront seriously. A series of articles in The New Zealand Herald explores the waterfront's disappointing past and promising future.
Auckland to Become "Party City" for Rugby World Cup
Already criticized for its sprawl, the largest city in New Zealand is putting on its game face as it prepares to host its largest sporting event ever - the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
New Zealand to Re-Nationalize Rail and Ferry Services
In the mid-1980s New Zealand sold its national rail assets to private industry in hopes of developing a profitable, efficient rail network. With deteriorating infrastructure and a desire for greener transit, the government has decided to buy it back.
Auckland Investing $1.2 Billion To Fix Rail Woes
As commuters face delays and frustrations with aging infrastructure, the government in Auckland, New Zealand has announced plans to invest more than $1 billion in its regional rail system.
A Town Built and Sustained By Cocaine
Classified by Nicaragua's government as a "Autonomous Area", the town of Bluefields, population 50,000, has an official unemployment rate of 85%. The primary industry is finding abandoned bags of cocaine that drift in from the sea.
Seaside, New Zealand?
After touring Seaside, Florida, a New Zealand developer is taking inspiration back home and developing two master-planned communities with garden parks and communal areas. Plans are underway to bring New Urbanism to New Zealand.
World-wide Protests Urge Action To Combat Global Warming
Over 100,000 people in 30 countries urges countries to combat global warming.
Are Urban Planners Are Stuck In The Past?
While planners claim that protecting traditional retail centres will maintain vibrant local communities, places do not create communities -- people do.
A Call To Sprawl
John Roughan argues that precisely because of Auckland, New Zealand's natural beauty, it is the ideal place for urban sprawl.
'A City Out Of Control'
Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand is sprawling at a rapid rate.
Blair To Urge U.S. To Take Action On Global Warming
Tony Blair to urge U.S. to sign Kyoto Treaty.
New Zealand Argues Over Portland-Style Smart Growth Plan
While Steven Ames was invited to create a plan for Auckland, numerous critics have attacked the Oregon-based planner, claiming "smart growth has failed."
Aucklanders Rebel Against Growth Strategy
Local opposition to poorly designed apartments threatens the "compact city" growth strategy for Auckland region.
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