What are the reasons for an increse in the wellington town centres population?

Present day wellington is becoming more like it was 100 years ago. People are moving closer and closer to the town centre. 100 years ago the Wellington population was increasing so much that the city was expanded out into the suburbs. Public transport was introduced so the expanding city could be easily accessed.

A hundred years ago wellington was built around and close to the harbour as this was the only way in and out of the city. The city centre was where everything happened and where everyone lived. As you can imagine it became too busy and the city needed to expand. This was very hard as the city was a very 'happening place' and was the only place where essentials for living were available. Trams were introduced so people could easily and very cheaply make their way town to the suburbs.

One hundred years on we have realised the convenience of living so close to town. Everything we could possibly need to live is all in a very compact city centre meaning walking is very quick and easy. We have become what you could call lazy. Living within walking distance of work, restaurants, bars, parks and shops.

But who wouldn't want to live so close to everything, its just so easy. There has been such a high increase for intercity dwellings that we are renovating once derelict building into hip new stylish apartments, and for what..convenience

This table shows suburbs close to the city centre and shows the increase over the last 10 years.
(Information taken from Statistics New Zealand, Census)