Commuting patterns in New Zealand have come under increasing scrutiny because of growing public and government interest in sustainability. This interest arose because of legislative changes, such as the Local Government Act 2002, which required local councils to consider sustainability in their ten-year development plans. Larger city councils have promoted more sustainable commuting options such as public transport, walking, and cycling. Better information about commuting is important to help inform government and society.
Commuting Patterns in New Zealand: 1996–2006 gives a statistical overview of commuting patterns in New Zealand between 1996 and 2006, focusing on the cities in the Auckland and Wellington regions, and Christchurch city. The report is based on information from the Census of Population and Dwellings.
See the report at the Statistics NZ website