Wellington named most liveable city for second year running
For the second year running Wellington has topped Deutsche Bank's list of the world's 10 most liveable cities.
Wellington has again topped Deutsche Bank's list of 50 most liveable global cities coming out at number one with the best quality of life.
For the second year running, the capital took the accolade beating out Zurich, Copenhagen, Edinburgh and Vienna.
The rankings look at purchasing power, safety, health care, cost of living, property price to income ratios, traffic commutes, pollution and climate.
Wellington was ranked as the least polluted of the 50 best cities named in the report.
"If quality of life is your only concern, then Wellington continues to be the best place of our 50 cities to live in," the Deutsche Bank report said.
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Wellington was ranked as the least polluted of the cities and was ranked fourth-best for property to income ratio and commuting, and fifth for its climate - earning the top spot overall.
"Wellington is in good company with the cities on that list, but to top it is a seriously sweet feeling. We are very strong environmentally, and it will come as no surprise to any Wellingtonian that we have a favourable climate," Wellington Mayor Justin Lester said.
"On an international scale, we are safe, the city is affordable and we've got good transport connections. Most importantly, we've got a city full of wonderful people which makes everyday living here a pleasure," Lester said.
Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency chief executive Lance Walker said Wellington being named the most liveable city in the world vindicated what Wellingtonians already knew.
"Wellington's a city that is easy to live in. It's compact, connected, and innovative with a lifestyle that's making the world sit up and take notice. But the best thing about Wellington is Wellingtonians, who can be rightfully proud of their city."
Deutsche Bank's top 10 most liveable cities:
1. Wellington
2. Zurich
3. Copenhagen
4. Edinburgh
5. Vienna
6. Helsinki
7. Melbourne
8. Sydney
9. Frankfurt
10. Amsterdam
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