20 Nov 2018

Best places to live in NZ. Livelihood vs liveability

From Nine To Noon, 9:29 am on 20 November 2018
In 2013, all of the top 8 towns for firms were in or around the three big cities: Auckland - Auckland, Waiuku, Te Kauwhata & Pukekohe; Wellington - Wellington (pictured), Kapiti and  Christchurch -Rolleston, Lincoln).

In 2013, all of the top 8 towns for firms (and hence work opportunities) were in or around the three big cities: Auckland (Auckland, Waiuku, Te Kauwhata, Pukekohe), Wellington (Wellington, Kapiti) and Christchurch (Rolleston, Lincoln). Photo: Motu Economic and Public Policy Research

New research reveals what makes our towns and cities good places to live and do business - but we can't always have both.

Kathryn Ryan talks to Motu Economic and Public Policy Research 's Arthur Grimes.