There was some mentioning in the papers in recent days and also some comments: 2012 Quality of Life survey

'The Survey measures the perceptions of over 5,000 residents living in most of New Zealand’s major cities.' Its topics are:

  • Quality of Life
  • Health and Well-being
  • Crime and safety
  • Community, Culture and Social Networks
  • Council Processes
  • Built Environment
  • Public Transport
  • Lifestyle – Work and Study

Here the link to this project http://www.qualityoflifeproject.govt.nz/survey.htm