This article examines whether, in spite of the costs of strengthening, there is significant progress being made on strengthening heritage buildings in Wellington New Zealand. The focus is on category 1 heritage buildings.

Looks at the relationship between the degree of urban influence and population change in New Zealand.

Backgrounds New Zealand's spatial and demographic setting and asks considers trends of urbanisation and ‘rurbanisation’.

Focuses on the contribution of Māori to national and sub-national population and development in New Zealand.

Presents findings on whether population decline is inevitable for New Zealand’s rural and peripheral areas.