Auckland is New Zealand’s economic powerhouse, generating nearly 40 per cent of national GDP.
Auckland is exploring how its response to the global pandemic and climate change can shape an economy that is resilient, regenerative and inclusive, one that continues to be a driver of national economic performance.
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited‘s Economic Insights Series is designed to stimulate discussion about the region’s economic performance and future, and help decision-makers understand barriers and enablers of economic development.
Pam Ford
Director, Investment and Industry
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited
The report provides an analysis of Auckland’s performance relative to its international ‘peers’ of a similar size and location, across five key pillars — opportunity and prosperity, innovation and knowledge, culture and experience, place and connectivity, and resilience and sustainability.
Each pillar includes Auckland’s performance at glance, and includes strengths, challenges and risks, and where performance can be raised going forward.
In 2024, the report also explores innovation, brand identity and diversity in more depth, and considers what Auckland needs to do to improve in these areas.
The State of the City study compares Auckland’s performance against global peer cities, to help us understand where we thrive, compete and can grow.
The report benchmarks Auckland across key pillars of opportunity and prosperity, innovation and knowledge, culture and experience, and place and connectivity.
This is important for identifying solutions for how we compete for talent, trade and investment, and to ensure our region is a great place for people to visit, live, work, invest and do business in.
