Abstract
Significant developments have occurred in the field of lifelines engineering over the past decade both in New Zealand and internationally. In New Zealand, this period encompassed both the beginnings of lifelines engineering and its development into being an established discipline of earthquake engineering.
 This paper charts the progress of lifelines engineering during this time, outlines the key achievements and critical success factors and discusses current needs and future developments.
Highlights
Lifelines are those essential services which support the life of our communities
While much of this paper refers to earthquake events, a great deal of the recent work associated with lifelines engineering has embodied an all-hazards approach
Of considerable significance is the Emergency Services Review currently underway in New Zealand. This process, while aimed at rationalising and improving the process of emergency response and recovery, is attempting to take appropriate consideration of all steps, including that of hazard assessment. Those involved in this review have signalled their support for activities such as those undertaken by the lifelines groups being a central policy-led requirement for all regions to undertake
Summary
Significant developments have occurred in the field of lifelines engineering over the past decade both in New Zealand and internationally. In New Zealand, this period encompassed both the beginnings of lifelines engineering and its development into being an established discipline of earthquake engineering. This paper charts the progress of lifelines engineering during this time, outlines the key achievements and critical success factors and discusses current needs and future developments
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