Current behaviour is something that has its origins in history, and yet design normally places emphasis on innovation rather than learning from what works. Often the design of an urban space fails because reviewing and evaluating designed past design has been forgotten. The same mistakes are repeated without considering similar unsuccessful examples. Over time theoretical...

The Land Cover Database should not be used on its own to identify wetlands in the Wellington region, whether it is for resource management, ecological or significance assessment purposes. Abstract: Wetlands are nationally rare in New Zealand as a result of their on-going loss through land development. The Department of Conservation’s natural heritage responsibilities call...

Investigates whether engagement with urban nature influenced the wellbeing and pro-environmental behaviour of residents of Wellington City, New Zealand. Abstract The challenges ahead for sustainability and biodiversity conservation require a better understanding of the relationship human beings have with the natural environment. The evidence that nature has a positive influence on human wellbeing is extensive...

This paper focuses on a number of water based interactive art installations/sculptures and their role in creating dynamic, fun, yet economically and socially viable urban spaces.

This paper provides background information to support Creative New Zealand’s consultation on the key role for theatre in Wellington, funded through the Toi Tōtara Haemata (Arts Leadership) Investment programme. The responses to this paper and questionnaire will inform the tender documents developed for the key role which will be tendered in 2013.