Auckland’s most liveable city status must be seen through prism of pandemic
by Elle Hunt from World news | The Guardian on (#5JWDJ)
Recognising Auckland and Wellington on the basis of Covid success is not on their own merits
Even in ordinary times, liveability" is an almost ludicrous measure by which to assess a city.
Not only does it imply that there is a uniform experience to be had there, separate to socioeconomic status or disadvantage - the qualities or properties that may make somewhere a desirable place to live differ between individuals, and within lifetimes.
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