Population Counts: A quick look at the current population of Newland City. The city is home to more than a million residents. That is higher than the country's average, and it is a sign of growing prosperity in the region. However, this growth rate is slow and erratic. Initially, the city's population was largely Pakeha. In later years, immigrants began to fill the space, creating a thriving economy.
There are no major cities in New Zealand with populations over a million. There are 10 cities with populations between 100,000 and one million and 33 with a population of between ten thousand and a hundred thousand residents. The biggest city, Auckland, has a population of around four hundred thousand people. However, there are some areas that are still considered cities by many New Zealanders. In any case, there are more than a few reasons to be proud of your city.
Despite being New Zealand's largest city, Auckland is also its most expensive. Average housing costs nine times the average household income. Its 'city of sails' nickname comes from its proximity to water, as more than one-third of its citizens own a boat. It is home to the tallest free-standing structure in the Southern Hemisphere and features the Sky Tower, Sky Walk, and Sky Jump.
In October, the country's center-left Labour government announced zoning reforms. The new "medium density residential standard" will mandate that existing residential parcels of land be redeveloped into three-story apartments, allowing for the creation of new buildings and redevelopment of single-family homes. This is a step forward in New Zealand's urban planning. If the country follows these new laws, more people will be able to buy and own affordable housing.