Population Growth
Retiree influx strains region's GP practices
A number of medical practices around Northland are closing their doors to new patients - as they struggle with a shortage of GP's and a surge in population growth. Audio
How many children should we have for the country?
New Zealand's population is growing quickly but some economists and environmentalists say population growth comes at a cost. Dr Suzi Kerr from Victoria University and Professor Paul Spoonley from… Audio
NZ's fastest growing regions revealed
Northland and Waikato are snapping at the heels of Auckland as the regions with the fastest population growth.
Looking to the future with biologist Corey Bradshaw
Biologist Corey Bradshaw spends his time considering the future of humanity and the natural world in the face of rapid environmental change. Audio
Forecasts of Auckland's population growth may be too high
A new analysis suggests Auckland's population won't grow as quickly as previously forecast - but even so, housing supply may still fall dramatically short. Audio
SOS for Soils
Soil scientists warn that we'll need to produce more than 50 per cent more food by 2050, while large areas of fertile land disappear under cities. Audio
Insight for 7 September 2008
Insight investigates the implications of Auckland's growth as its population exceeds expectations Audio