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This is the century of the city. By 2050, seven in ten people on the planet will be living in an urban area. Many of the rapidly growing cities are larger than small nations. How do cities make decisions? How do citizens in cities effect change? This course examines local and regional community politics in rapidly developing urban areas and struggling regions; in particular the course examines the role and function of local democracy through the lens of public participation in key policy issues. Discussion and analysis considers the role of the public in policy formulation, and implementation at neighbourhood, city and regional level; and the relationship between local and central government and international agencies and considers the changing roles and challenges of local governance. There is a special focus on the politics of disasters and community recovery. Teaching includes field trips in both Christchurch and Westport field centre.
In this, the century of the city, decisions and actions taken in cities will determine our global futures. From pandemics to climate change, from housing prices to #BlackLivesMatter, #CLIMATE JUSTICE and #ICEOUT, new social movements, new leaders and new city politics and policy ideas are emerging that will shape our world. A hundred years ago only about three of 10 people lived in a city but by 2050, seven in 10 of us globally will live in an urban area. Already in NZ, 86% of us live in a town or city. Each day, 1000s of people somewhere in the world move into cities in search of new employment opportunities, social or health amenities, or to be closer to family and friends. How we make decisions in our cities will influences the quality of public life, and the future of our planet. Pols216 has a required day field trip to Akaroa and Ōnuku Marae, 23 May 8am -6pm
Students will be able to identify and discuss challenges of urban sustainable development and examine the strengths and weaknesses of policy responses. Students will analyse the role and influence of residents/citizens, local governments, Iwi & businesses and other NGOS in policy decision processes at neighbourhood and city level and compare urban experiences of these groups internationally;Students will be able to critique the relationship between local and central government and international agencies and consider the changing roles and challenges of local governance in disasters and the support local decision makers, communities and business needs.Successful students will interrogate the way that built communities reflect and enable political-cultural expression. For example, how can Māori and Pacific Indigenous knowledge and local knowledge inform urban planning?Students will be able to conduct field observations, group interviews & analyse insights about diverse citizen needs and local community experiences of long term urban climate resilience and present these to local decision makers and communities.
Any 15 points at 100 level from POLS, orany 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA, orLAWS, GEOG, orthe Schedule V of the BCom.
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Bronwyn Hayward
Urban Aotearoa: Future of Our Cities (2024) Bridget Williams Books (e book $4.99)In addition recommended books to get stared are:2019 Rebuilding the Kainga: lessons from Te Kaka by Jade Ao Hurihuri BWB Wellington see https://www.bwb.co.nz/books/rebuilding-kainga e book $4.99Damon Salesa (2017) Island Time: New Zealand’s Pacific Futures BWB Benjamin Barber (2014) If Mayors Ruled the World : Dysfunctional Nations, Rising Cities Yalehttps://counterfutures.nz/9/CF%209%20Kake.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3j8oWlCIN0reRLbtfOcta8TLK9VWddkdSg6eb83jps6FL1MVzEY7agVRsFiona Cram, Jessica Hutchings and Jo Smith (eds) 2022 Kāinga Tahi, Kāinga Rua Māori Housing Realities and Aspirations Bridget Williams BooksSodiq, A. et al (2019) Towards modern sustainable cities: Review of sustainability principles and trends. Journal of Cleaner Production, Volume 227, Pages 972-1001,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.04.106
Domestic fee $1,197.00
International fee $4,512.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .