
Auckland is the largest urban environment in the country. Managing the demand for land and effects of ongoing population and economic expansion is a central challenge.
Over 1.4 million people live in Auckland and this number grows every day. Just how well do we utilise and value our diversity?
Auckland is a major centre of education, employment, trade and commerce. How well is our regional economy doing and how are we faring at the household level?
The safe and successful delivery of people, goods and services in and around Auckland is fundamental to the region’s social and economic life.
The Auckland region contains a wide variety of ecosystems and habitats, both natural and modified by humans.
The Auckland region is affected by a wide variety of natural and technological (man-made) hazards.