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Summary Report: Opportunities and Challenges for Peri-Urban Recreation in New Zealand’s Fastest Growing Cities Research Completed

Title

Summary Report: Opportunities and Challenges for Peri-Urban Recreation in New Zealand’s Fastest Growing Cities

Lead Author

Adrian Field , Hamish Mackie, Melody Oliver, Kim Arcus, Linden Dale-Gandar, Grant Hanham

Organisation(s)

Synergia Ltd, Mackie Research and Consulting Ltd

Publication Year

2013

Publisher

Synergia Ltd

Contacts

Dr Adrian Field; tel 021 529 805 or email adrian.field@synergia.co.nz

Abstract

This report focuses on the opportunities and challenges for recreation in peri-urban areas of three New Zealand cities: Auckland, Hamilton, and Tauranga. The research focuses on the perspectives of urban and recreation planners, and residents of four case study areas from these cities. This report is a summary of a more detailed research report, which is available from Sport New Zealand (Field et al 2013).

The study areas all share in common a drive for rapid urban development, yet have diverse landscape and population features. This research seeks to understand the common issues for outdoor recreation in these areas, what features of local recreation planning are supporting or impeding access to recreation, and the potential innovative solutions that may be emerging.

A copy of the full report can also be accessed from the Knowledge Library.

Keywords: Peri-urban, recreation, population change, urban development, planning, qualitative research, demographic trends, outdoor recreation

How to access

Areas of Focus

Population Groups

Adults, Older people, Parents, Young People

Settings (location)

Community, Other setting, Outdoors