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  Home   HOME Introduction to the Quality of Life Project. Links to council websites.
           
 
Residents Surveys
   Residents Surveys   Results for 2004. Media Release
  PDF Full Report 4.9 MB   Full 2004 Report including appendices
  PDF Introduction & Research Design 259 KB   Sections of 2004 Report
  PDF Quality of Life 141 KB    
  PDF Health 328 KB    
  PDF Freetime 457 KB    
  PDF Well Being 436 KB    
  PDF Public Transport 443 KB    
  PDF Democracy 602 KB    
  PDF Work-Related Issues 290 KB    
  PDF Crime / Safety 621 KB    
  PDF Community 858 KB    
  PDF Built Environment 1.2 MB    
  PDF 2004 Executive Summary 205 KB   2004 Executive Summary
  PDF 2004 Summary Final Report 1.4 MB   Summary findings from the 2004 report
  PDF 2004 Survey Questionnaire 250 KB   The 2004 survey questions.
  Survey Background Background & Research Design   Survey method and design
  PDF 2003 Survey Questionnaire   The 2003 survey questions.
           
 
Residents Surveys
 2003 Report 2003 Report   Introduction to 2003 Report
 
PDF Report 5622KB   Entire published report - results and analysis
172 pages pdf format - 5.62MB
           
    ABOUT THE PROJECT    
 
Background Information about the Project. Background information about the Quality of Life Project
  Definitions used in this Report Definitions   Definitions used in this report
  Data Collection Data Collection   Some of the issues concerning the collection of data for this report. List of organisations and individuals consulted, or involved, in the preparation of this report.
  Data Collection Data Management Policy   The coordination, management and distribution of data sets collected as part of the Quality of Life Indicators Project
  PDF AC Neilsen Survey Report. 1.2MB   Quality of Life 2003 Survey Report in pdf format - caution large file.
  Survey Background Background & Research Design   Survey method and design
  Section 1: Quality of Life   Survey Results for Quality of Life
  Survey Background Section 2: Health and Lifestyle   Survey Results for Health and Lifestyle
  Survey Background Section 3: Community Cohesion   Survey Results for Community Cohesion
  Survey Background Section 4: Safety   Survey Results for Safety
  Survey Background Section 5: Urban Environment   Survey Results for Urban Environment
  Survey Background Section 6: Democracy   Survey Results for Democracy
  Survey Background Section 7: Information Technology   Survey Results for Information Technology
  Survey Background Sample Sizes & Contact Analysis   Sample size data and anaylsis from the survey
  PDF Survey Questionnaire   The survey questions.
  Points for Action Points for Action   Focusing on the issues raised in this report.
  Conclusions Conclusions   Conclusions
           
    QUALITY OF LIFE INDICATORS
 
Indicators used as a measure of the Quality of Life Indicators   Quality of life indicators chosen for this report and links to pdf of each indicator
       
  People   PEOPLE - 2003 Report    
 
People The differences and disparities between population groups within and between the eight largest cities and the rest of New Zealand.
  PDF Entire People Section 558KB    
 
PDF Population Growth 52KB   Tracking population growth in our major cities
 
PDF Ethnicity 57KB   Proportions of the main ethnic groupings within each city
 
PDF Age 50KB   Age structure across the six largest cities
 
PDF Family and Households 71KB   Household composition reflects living arrangements within private dwellings
           
  Knowledge & Skills   KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS - 2003 Report
 
Knowledge & Skills An overview of the state of educational participation and achievement in New Zealand’s eight largest cities
 
PDF Entire Knowledge & Skills Section 274KB    
 
PDF Early Childhood Education 37KB   The proportion of children under 5 years old enrolled in early childhood education
 
PDF School Decile Ratings 35KB   Percentage of children from low socio-economic backgrounds
 
PDF Suspensions & Stand-downs 30KB   Combined number of suspensions and stand-downs from school
 
PDF Qualification Levels 56KB   Qualification levels of school leavers and highest qualification levels attained
 
PDF Community Education 27KB   Percentage of the adult population who have participated in community education
           
  Economic Standard of Living   ECONOMIC STANDARD OF LIVING - 2003 Report
  Economic Standard of Living Aspects of the economy that impact at the personal and household level, such as income and expenditure.
 
PDF Entire Economic Standard of Living Section 332KB
  PDF Income 65KB   Levels of income among residents of the eight largest cities.
  PDF Costs 45KB   The costs of goods and services as measured by the consumers price index and the food price index
  PDF Household Expenditure 33KB   Household expenditure patterns
  PDF Social Deprivation 29KB   The economic and social circumstances of our cities’ residents as measured by a range of key socio-economic factors
           
  Economic Development   ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - - 2003 Report
  Economic Development Economic wellbeing in the eight largest cities - this section looks at measures of the broader economy
  PDF Entire Economic Development Section 350KB
  PDF Economic Growth 41KB   As measured by Gross domestic product (GDP) data for the eight cities
  PDF Employment 61KB   Unemployment in the large cities
  PDF Growth in Businesses 28KB   The number of businesses GST registered and having a turnover of $30,000 per annum
  PDF Retail Sales 33KB   Change in retail expenditure
  PDF Building Consents 36KB   Residential and non-residential building consents
  PDF Tourism 29KB   The number of visitors and number of bed nights purchased by tourists.
           
  Housing   HOUSING- 2003 Report
    Housing Issues relating to housing
  PDF Entire Housing Section 507KB    
  PDF Household Tenure 51KB   Home ownership and renting
  PDF Housing Costs & Affordability 98KB   Relative costs of obtaining housing and accommodation in the cites
  PDF Household Crowding 34KB   Proportion of people living in crowded dwellings
  PDF Government Housing Provision 39KB   Levels of government-provided housing
  PDF Urban Housing Intensification 41KB   Units, flats & apartments as a proportion of private dwellings
           
  Health   HEALTH - 2003 Report    
  Health Measures of the overall health of citizens in the eight cities.
 
PDF Entire Health section 586KB    
 
PDF Life Expectancy 36KB   Estimated life expectancy at birth
 
PDF Low Birth Weights 36KB   Average number of low birth weight babies per 1000 live births.
 
PDF Infant Mortality 34KB   The rate of live born infants dying before their first birthday per 1000 live births
 
PDF Teenaged Parents 45KB   Births to females 13 to 17 years
 
PDF Diseases 29KB   Rates of Meningococcal disease, TB and Diabetes
  PDF Access to GPs 40KB   The numbers of GPS and barriers to accessing them
  PDF Mental Health & Wellbeing 53KB   Proxy measures of suicide, attempted suicide and emotional wellbeing.
 
PDF Health Status 37KB   Self reported status of health and lifestyle
 
PDF Modifiable Risk Factors 34KB    
           
  Natural Environment   NATURAL ENVIRONMENT - 2003 Report
  Natural Environment Natural environment refers to physical aspects of the environment that are significant to living in cities
 
PDF Entire Natural Environment Section 534KB
  PDF Waste Management and Recycling 89KB   The management of both waste disposal and waste reduction.
  PDF Bio Diversity 71KB   Variety of plant and animal life and the habitats and ecosystems that support them.
  PDF Air Quality 67KB   Air quality in New Zealand's eight largest cities
  PDF Beach, Stream & Lake Water 44KB   Beach and stream/lake water quality is measured to assess public health risk for bathers
  PDF Drinking Water Quality 48KB   The quality of the cities' drinking water supplies
           
  Built Environment   BUILT ENVIRONMENT - 2003 Report
  Built Environment The many aspects of the developed environment that make up a city
 
PDF Entire Built Environment Section 419KB
  PDF Look and Feel of the City 34KB   Survey of residents' perceptions of their city.
  PDF Traffic and Transport 61KB   People’s dependence on motor vehicles for travel to work
  PDF City Green Space 31KB   A look at the hectares of public green space in each city
  PDF Public Transport 50KB   Patterns in transport use
  PDF Noise Pollution 28KB   Residents’ rating of noise pollution in their city
  PDF Graffiti 32KB   How residents rate graffiti in their neighbourhood
           
  Safety   SAFETY - 2003 Report    
  Safety An overview of safety and law and order in the eight cities and insights on how residents perceive this.
 
PDF Entire Safety Section 528KB    
  PDF Perceptions of Safety 45KB   Perceptions of personal safety
  PDF Child Safety 60KB   Levels and perceptions of child safety.
  PDF Road Casualties 41KB   Death or serious industry motor vehicle crashes
  PDF Crime Levels 75KB   Levels of crime assessed from burglary, violent and sexual offence data
           
  Social Connectedness   SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS - 2003 Report
  Social Connectedness Being connected to others and the collective strength of local communities.
  PDF Entire Social Connectedness Section 334 KB
  PDF Quality of Life 27KB   How people feel about the quality of life in their city
  PDF Diversity 55KB   Number of people from different cultures
  PDF Community Strength & Spirit 52KB   The nature and extent of social groups and networks in the eight cities.
  PDF Electronic Communication 43KB   Electronic communication media as a measure of the potential for city residents to communicate with others.
           
  Civil & Political Rights   CIVIL & POLITICAL RIGHTS - 2003 Report
  Civil & Political Rights Participation of residents in representative governance and decision–making processes
  PDF Entire Civil & Political Rights Section 329KB
  PDF Treaty of Waitangi and council relationships with Maori 41KB   How councils work with local Maori, the types of structures in place and the relationships they are developing.
  PDF Community involvement in council decision–making 55KB   Respondents views on and understanding of council decision making and public influence on decisions
  PDF Representation on local decision-making bodies 43KB   Candidates for school boards, councils and community boards
  PDF Voter turnout 51KB   Voter turnout at elections
           
  2001 Quality of Life Report   2001 REPORT    
  2001 Report Links to sectional and complete pdfs of the last Quality of Life report carried out in six large New Zealand Cities in 2001.
       
  Page Last Updated: 27 July 2004
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