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Greater Christchurch Draft Urban Development Strategy 2005
Anna Stevenson1, Karen Banwell, Ramon Pink
1Canterbury District Health Board, New Zealand. anna.stevenson@cdhb.govt.nz
New South Wales Public Health Bulletin
|October 24, 2007
Summary
The first health impact assessment (HIA) in New Zealand was applied to the Greater Christchurch Urban Development Strategy. HIA proved to be a valuable tool for local government policy analysis.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Urban Planning
- Policy Analysis
Background:
- The Greater Christchurch Urban Development Strategy (2005) was the first high-level local government policy in New Zealand to undergo a Health Impact Assessment (HIA).
- Understanding the development and implementation of this pioneering HIA is crucial for evaluating its effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the development and implementation process of the first HIA on a local government policy in New Zealand.
- To present the results of the process evaluation of this HIA.
- To provide recommendations based on the HIA experience.
Main Methods:
- Health Impact Assessment (HIA) methodology applied to policy.
- Process evaluation of the HIA implementation.
- Qualitative analysis of the assessment's development and outcomes.
Main Results:
- The HIA process for the Greater Christchurch Urban Development Strategy was successfully undertaken.
- The evaluation identified key aspects of the HIA's development and implementation.
- Recommendations for future HIAs were formulated based on the findings.
Conclusions:
- Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is a beneficial tool for policy analysts within local government.
- The New Zealand context demonstrated the practical utility of HIA in policy development.
- Further adoption and refinement of HIA practices in local government policy are recommended.
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