New Zealand lit up on Wednesday with the news Auckland had been named the world’s most liveable city, but eyebrows began to rise almost immediately. It has nothing to do with avocados* Who says Auckland is 'the eighth most liveable city in the world'? Chris McKeen/Stuff Greater Auckland editor Matt Lowrie says Auckland is too reliant on cars to truly be the world's most liveable city. He said Auckland was “absolutely not” the world’s most liveable city – but it had the potential to be. To truly become the world’s most liveable city, Lowrie said Auckland needed three things: more homes , better public transport, and more shared and green spaces.

Source: Stuff June 10, 2021 20:02 UTC