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December 2005This report investigates the social drivers behind householders' decisions on home heating, insulation and appliance choice. It should be read with the Phase 1 report which outlines the policy context of the project. Read more -
November 2005This report provides information on different home heating options and their costs and benefits. Read more -
November 2005This report provides information on different home heating options and their costs and benefits from the Warm Homes study. This report presents the process and results of the second phase of the study. Read more -
November 2005This report presents the results of a survey of domestic heating methods and fuels carried out in 29 urban areas of New Zealand. The survey collected information to be used in assessing measures to reduce PM10 emissions from domestic home heating in these areas. Read more -
November 2005This report investigates the drivers behind New Zealanders' uptake of home heating and energy efficiency improvements - or their reluctance to do so. It should be read in conjunction with the Phase 2 report. Read more -
November 2005These guidelines outline how urban planning, design and place management strategies can reduce the likelihood of crime and deliver numerous social and economic benefits. Read more -
September 2005Annex 1 of the Waitaki Catchment Water Allocation Regional Plan contains the Waitaki Catchment Water Allocation Board's reasons for adopting the provisions of the Plan, and the relevant matters the Board considered relating to matters raised in submissions. Read more -
September 2005This document contains a copy of material that has been incorporated by reference in the Waitaki Catchment Water Allocation Regional Plan. It contains material that deals with technical matters and material that is too large or impractical to include as part of the Plan. Read more -
September 2005The plan allocates the water of the Waitaki River and its tributaries, lakes, wetlands and aquifers as required under the Resource Management (Waitaki Catchment) Amendment Act 2004. Read more -
September 2005This report summarises the evaluation of the provisions of the Waitaki Catchment Water Allocation Regional Plan undertaken by the Waitaki Catchment Water Allocation Board. All the objectives, policies and rules of the Plan have been examined. Read more -
August 2005This report summarises the views of the Stakeholder Reference Group on water allocation and use in New Zealand, and the potential approaches for improving our current allocation system. Read more -
July 2005Information for retailers and wood burner owners on the design standard for wood burners. Read more -
July 2005This report summarises the feedback received during consultation in February and March 2005 on the Sustainable Water Programme of Action discussion document Freshwater for a sustainable future: issues and options. Read more -
July 2005This report summarises the feedback received at 17 hui with Māori held in February and March 2005, on the Sustainable Water Programme of Action discussion document Freshwater for a sustainable future: issues and options. Read more -
July 2005This report summarises the feedback received at 14 meetings held with local government in February 2005, on the Sustainable Water Programme of Action discussion document Freshwater for a sustainable future: issues and options. Read more -
July 2005This report summarises the feedback received at 19 public meetings held in February 2005 on the Sustainable Water Programme of Action discussion document Freshwater for a sustainable future: issues and options. Read more -
July 2005This report summarises the written submissions to central government on the Sustainable Water Programme of Action discussion document Freshwater for a sustainable future: issues and options. Read more -
June 2005This document aims to establish whether there is a persuasive case for urban design - the design of the buildings, places, spaces and networks that make up our towns and cities. Read more -
June 2005This document provides a summary of the findings of the report which aims to establish whether there is a persuasive case for urban design. Read more -
May 2005Information on improving the workability of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act. Read more -
April 2005This report contains the 2004 annual ambient (outdoor) air quality data set, measured from Auckland and Christchurch. Read more -
April 2005The Urban Design Continuing Professional Development Programme training course material provides an introduction to the principles and methods of urban design in New Zealand. It aims to develop a shared understanding of urban design principles, tools and techniques. Read more -
March 2005The Action Pack supports the implementation of the New Zealand Urban Design Protocol by providing ideas of actions that could form part of signatories' commitments to the Protocol. Read more -
March 2005The New Zealand Urban Design Protocol provides a platform to make New Zealand towns and cities more successful through quality urban design. Read more -
March 2005The Urban Design Case Studies support the New Zealand Urban Design Protocol by showing practical examples of successful urban design. Read more -
March 2005Every two years local authorities participate in a survey to examine key aspects of the Resource Management Act (RMA) process. This report covers activity from 1 July 2003 to 30 June 2004. Read more -
March 2005This guide aims to help tangata whenua to participate effectively in resource consent decision-making. Read more -
March 2005Every two years local authorities participate in a survey to examine key aspects of the Resource Management Act (RMA) process. This publication highlights the key facts on RMA processes from the 2003/2004 report. Read more -
February 2005A collation of hydrological information for the Waitaki Catchment that uses existing hydrological information to illustrate the magnitude and variability of flows within the catchment, including the influence of existing infrastructure on natural flows. Read more -
February 2005This report assesses the environmental, economic and social impacts of allocating irrigation in the McKenzie Basin and amount of water that matches the provisions in the now defunct 1969 Order in Council. Read more -
February 2005This report contains the results of a survey of people travelling through, and people staying in, the lower Waitaki Valley to establish patterns of behaviour and perceptions of the environment. Read more -
January 2005This report examines two economic concepts - option and existence values - which can be used to value natural resources. It discusses how these could apply in the Waitaki catchment. Read more -
January 2005This report examines the potential demand for water from the Waitak catchment to meet community, urban and town supplies; industrial and commerical uses; and use by recreation and tourism facilities. It includes demands both within and outside the catchment. Read more