Bibliotek

Auckland Unplugged is an in-depth case study of crisis management in an urban setting experiencing a critical infrastructure failure. It documents the response of the local and national governments, the stricken power provider, corporations, and citizens alike to an extended power outage which crippled the financial capital of New Zealand for over two months. This scientific report concludes with a summary of practical lessons drawn from the case experience which may be of interest to the practitioner community.