Perkins, MMcDonagh, J2016-03-082012-121836-6635https://hdl.handle.net/10182/6914Sustainability has been a topic of concern since life first formed on the planet. However, it is becoming increasingly important as the world’s population has exploded, in sync with our industrial capacity. Mark Perkins and John McDonagh examines local government bodies in New Zealand to gauge the extent of their sustainability initiatives.pp.686-693ensustainabilitylocal governmentsustainable developmentResource Management Actcommercial buildingsJournal ArticleANZSRC::150403 Real Estate and Valuation ServicesANZSRC::12 Built Environment and Design