Built environment

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.

Our community

Over 1.4 million people live in Auckland and this number grows every day. Just how well do we utilise and value our diversity?

Our economy

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?

Transport

The safe and successful delivery of people, goods and services in and around Auckland is fundamental to the region’s social and economic life.

Natural environment and heritage

The Auckland region contains a wide variety of ecosystems and habitats, both natural and modified by humans.

Hazards

The Auckland region is affected by a wide variety of natural and technological (man-made) hazards.