Rebooting the Regions: Why low or zero growth needn''t mean the end of prosperity

Loss of jobs, loss of young people, the ageing demographic, the apparently irresistible magnet of Auckland . . . the economic fortunes of New Zealands regions are of great concern to politicians, the business community, schools, employers and indeed most citizens. What is the dynamic at work here? Is there a remedy? Is there a silver lining? What works? What doesnt? What are the smart regions doing that shows promise? This collection of expert articles by planners, demographers and politicians investigates the reasons for population loss and smart new plans and policies that accept that the end of growth does not have to mean the end of prosperity. See more