Quality of Life Survey

The Quality of Life 2008 Survey is the third national survey in a partnership between 12 Quality of Life Project Cities and the Ministry of Social Development.

The 12 cities are: North Shore, Waitakere, Auckland, Manukau, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Porirua, Hutt, Christchurch, Dunedin and Rodney District.

The 2008 survey is part of an ongoing series of surveys and research exploring quality of life and well-being issues. Topics covered include:

  • Quality of Life
  • Health and Well-being
  • Crime and safety
  • Community, Culture and Social Networks
  • Council Processes
  • Built Environment
  • Public Transport
  • Lifestyle - Work and Study

Information obtained from the survey will be used to help inform central and local government policy makers. The information will be particularly useful for cities undertaking monitoring of progress toward achieving community outcomes under their Local Government Act requirements. Survey interviews were conducted over the telephone with a total New Zealand sample of 8,155 people, with a margin of error of +/- 1.1%. The response rate was 37%. Local level information on the Quality of Life survey will be available to the media from each of the 12 participating Councils.

We have produced the 'State of the City' report for Dunedin and many of the Quality of Life results are used as measures in this report. These measures are currently being updated.

Last reviewed: 06 Apr 2009 11:06am


Dunedin City Council