Vital green spaces are disappearing in NZ cities – what can central and local government do?
- Written by Paul Blaschke, Honorary Research Associate, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Getty ImagesUrban green spaces are disappearing from New Zealand cities, at a time when denser housing is being planned in many areas.
Overall, the total area of green space is reasonable in New Zealand cities because they are relatively small by world standards. But our new research shows complex links between urban intensification and the...





