%T Are we building harder, hotter cities? The vital importance of urban green spaces %I Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment (New Zealand) %D 2023 %K Greenfield development, %K Urban planning, %K Public spaces, %K Cities and towns, %K Land use, %K Property development %U https://apo.org.au/node/321902 %X This report presents new data on how public and private green spaces in Auckland, Hamilton and Greater Wellington have evolved over the decades. It finds New Zealand's cities are currently well-endowed with green space, though some suburbs are greener than others. %9 Report %A Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment (New Zealand)