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Natural and Cultural Environment

Creating Our Future, June 2002

Sustainable Development for New Zealand. Examination of thinking and actions over the last ten years within New Zealand and internationally.

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Identification of Ecological Constraints, 2003

Identification of Ecological Constraints to development in the Western Bay of Plenty.

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Landscapes and Natural Features, August 2002

Research report providing a single landscape constraints factor map layer that identifies constraints to development as a result of landscape values across the sub-region.

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Land and Ocean Discharge of Wastewater, May 2003

Comparing the issues and costs of land application of treated wastewater with those of treated wastewater discharged to the ocean.

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The Cities and their People, June 1998

Report identifing the challenges and opportunities for improving the environmental qualities of our urban systems and the whole thrust of sustainable development in an urban context.

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