Commuting to diversity
David Maré; Jacques Poot
Abstract – Tuhinga Whakarāpopoto
Auckland is New Zealand’s most diverse city, but the impacts of diversity are likely to be less if interactions between different groups are limited by where they live and work. This study examines exposure to local cultural diversity based on where people work as well as where they live. The researchers’ measure of cultural diversity is based on country of birth, with ethnicity breakdowns for those born in Aotearoa New Zealand. The study also examines whether the relationship between commuting and exposure to diversity differs between workers with different skills or types of job. Commuters who self-identify as NZ-born Europeans and residents born in England (who together account for close to half of all commuters) are, of all cultural groups, the least exposed to diversity in the neighbourhoods where they live. Overall, commuting to the workplace raises exposure to cultural diversity, and to the greatest extent for these two groups.
Other reports associated with this research
Maré, D. & Poot, J. (2019). Commuting to diversity. Motu Working Paper 19-20 for Building Better Homes, Towns and Cities: Thriving Regions. November 2019, 35pgs. Wellington: Motu Economic and Public Policy Research.
Maré, D. & Poot, J. (2019). Valuing cultural diversity of cities. Motu Working Paper 19-05 for Building Better Homes, Towns and Cities: Thriving Regions. October 2019, 50pgs. Wellington: Motu Economic and Public Policy Research.
Articles associated with this research – Karere Tūhono
News: Commuting to diversity
18 May 2020: Does commuting increase workers’ exposure to difference and diversity? The uneven spatial distribution of different population subgroups within cities is well documented. Individual neighbourhoods are generally less diverse than cities as a whole. Building Better researchers David Maré from Motu and Jacques Poot investigate. >> Read More
Keywords – Kupu Hāngai
commuting, diversity, population demographics, community, cultural diversity, exposure to difference, exposure to diversity, residential segregation, Auckland
Fields of Research – Āpure Rangahau
Geography; Urban Studies; Population Demographics; Transport
Date – Te Wā Whakarewa
2019-12
Type – Te Auaha
Journal Paper
Collections – Kohinga Kaupapa
Citation – Kupu Hautoa
Maré, D. & Poot, J. (2019). Commuting to diversity. New Zealand Population Review, 45, 125–159.
