In this journal article, Lucy asks what is the role of the private sector in achieving good and lasting wellbeing outcomes in our urban environments?
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Local government in Aotearoa is at the forefront of achieving positive wellbeing outcomes for all New Zealanders. Here we discuss how a selection of councils across the country are planning for wellbeing and reflect on opportunities and challenges for local government in the wellbeing arena.
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The Building Act seeks to ensure that buildings have attributes that contribute appropriately to the wellbeing of the people who use them. In this article we explore the relationship between the built environment and our wellbeing.
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Here Lucy shares her take on what wellbeing means in an RMA context and explores the emphasis that the Randerson Report places on wellbeing and what this may mean for the planning profession in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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In this article we explore key aspects of New Zealand’s wellbeing framework and reflect on our experiences working within it. With the recent societal turbulence created by COVID-19, there has never been a better time to put wellbeing at the centre of our thinking.
Read MoreUsing open-source data, Planalytics completed a monitoring dashboard regarding the impact of COVID-19 on Wairarapa. This used key metrics to explore trends and inform decision-making in uncertain times.
Read MoreIn this article, Lucy shares some learnings from her recent involvement helping a community group to get their voice heard on a district plan change.
Read MoreThe Urban Development Bill has been published for its first reading. In this think piece, Lucy explores the implications of the Bill in relation to current planning practice.
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With a theme of ‘inclusive growth’, kōrero at this year’s EDNZ conference focused on delivering economic growth that is distributed fairly across society.
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