The purpose of this discussion paper is to lead the planning profession in a discussion on disability inclusion and equity, and build capacity and empower practitioners by offering a resource and actions by planners to help improve planning for disability equity and inclusion.

Understanding the patterns and impacts of population migrations within Australia is key for governments and providers of housing, infrastructure and services to be able to plan where they will prioritise resources. This research critically assesses the population projection methods available to Australian decision-makers and planners. A significant finding is that because different users need different...

This research examines how population migration to particular suburbs or regions across Australia affects house prices in different suburbs and regions. Besides targeting policies that provide financial support for households experiencing housing stress in regional areas, policy-makers should be aware that policies focused on particular regions can have unintended consequences for nearby regions.

The authors of this report assert that experience with the few existing small modular reactors (SMRs) that have been built or are under construction shows a repetition of the nuclear industry’s longstanding history - the facilities have been both significantly over budget and have taken much longer to complete than forecast.

This research note explains what city deals are, how they fit with the New Zealand Initiative’s previous work on localism, and explores international experience and lessons. It also surveys the interest in city deals, and options for implementation in New Zealand.