Overview Aotearoa Research Science
Research project

Otago — Ōtākou

A long-horizon, systems-engineering analysis of Otago’s problems and the solution camps that address them. Written on a 10 / 50 / 100-year frame, presented neutrally, and generated from a typed entity graph so every claim is traceable to a source.

  • Climate-Adaptation
  • Crime & safety

    Family violence, methamphetamine harm, and policing across Dunedin / Queenstown.

  • Economy

    Queenstown tourism (~2M+ visitors / ~$2.5–3B spend), Pinot Noir (~2,200 ha), Dunedin Hospital rebuild (~$2.3B+).

  • Education

    University of Otago (Dunedin's economic anchor), school engagement, and tertiary reach.

  • Environment

    Central Otago freshwater, the Lake District ecology, and the Alpine Fault risk.

  • Governance

    Otago Regional, the Dunedin / Queenstown-Lakes / Central Otago councils, and Treaty (Ngāi Tahu).

  • Health

    Dunedin Hospital rebuild, the GP shortage, mental health, and Otago primary care.

  • Housing

    Queenstown housing (>15× median multiple), Dunedin student housing, and rural supply.

  • Inequality

    Queenstown wealth disparity, rural isolation, and structural drivers.

  • Infrastructure

    Port Chalmers, three waters, SH1 (Pigroot), and the Alpine Fault hazard.

  • Transport

    The SH1 spine, Port Chalmers freight, and Queenstown airport pressure.