Publications
The built environment and its impacts on the walkability for children within primary school catchment areas
Published January 2021
This research focuses on policies and built environment factors that explain the lack of walkability in the catchment areas of primary schools in Auckland.
Discovering the hindrance of walking and cycling in Auckland's urban form
Published January 2021
Meyer Neeson's Aspinall Scholarship research looks at how the 1950s planning regimes which focused on private cars, dominated Auckland’s transport development.
Unlocking the Potential of Tactical Urbanism for Active Transport Promotion in Auckland
Published February 2020
Declan Weir's research, sponsored through the Commission's Aspinall Scholarship, looking at methods of enabling active transport in the Auckland urban environment.
Greenways, property developers and the use of incentives
Published October 2018
Holly Stevens’ research highlights incentives to encourage Auckland’s property developers to allow public access through their land for greenway development.
Access Me Concept Assessment
Published June 2017
A digital platform where people can request access to a farm and landholders can respond, without having to share personal information, make or answer phone calls.
Summary of High Court Decision on Pastoral Leases
Published May 2009
This document summarises a High Court decision on access to Crown pastoral lease properties.
Roads, water margins and riverbeds: the law on public access
Published August 2008
This book examines the law on public access in New Zealand. It was written by former Registrar-General of Land Brian Hayes.
Roading law as it applies to unformed legal roads - the sequel
Published October 2007
The main purpose of this report is to provide an illustration of the method and the depth of research underpinning Roading Law as it Applies to Unformed Roads.
Roading law as it applies to unformed legal roads
Published March 2007
This commentary explains the nature of the "Queen's highway", what the free right of passage is, the special character of roads along rivers, lakes and the sea, as well as some historical perspective.
Elements of the law on movable water boundaries
Published March 2007
This commentary highlights unsatisfactory elements in our waterside law that detract from a stable legal environment.