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Mayor Wayne - [Transporting Auckland Forward: From Summit to Action](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/transporting-auckland-forward-from-summit-to-action/) - Transporting Auckland Forward: From Summit to Action By Rupert Hodson, Executive Director – Committee for Auckland Following our recent Transporting Auckland Forward Summit, we are pleased to share the resulting report 'Transporting Auckland Forward: A Call to Action', developed in partnership with Infrastructure New Zealand. The summit brought together leaders from across government, business, and - [Rupert Hodson Speaks at First Business Event at the NZICC](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/rupert-hodson-speaks-at-first-business-event-at-the-nzicc/) - Rupert Hodson Speaks at First Business Event at the NZICC Committee for Auckland Executive Director Rupert Hodson was pleased to speak at Te Panapana, the first official business event held at the newly opened New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC). Hosted by Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) in partnership with the NZICC, Te Panapana marked - [Government Outlines Updated Approach to Auckland Housing at Committee for Auckland Event](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/government-outlines-updated-approach-to-auckland-housing-at-committee-for-auckland-event/) - [Mayor Wayne Brown's Manifesto for Auckland in 2026](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/mayor-wayne-browns-manifesto-for-auckland-in-2026/) - [Introducing the Auckland Narrative Programme](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/introducing-the-auckland-narrative-programme/) - Introducing the Auckland Narrative Programme Auckland is New Zealand’s gateway city, playing a crucial role in national growth, innovation, and identity. With over one-third of the country’s population and nearly 40% of its GDP, Auckland’s importance stems from a mix of mana whenua leadership, strong Māori cultural roots, and exceptional diversity. This mix fuels creativity, - [The New Agenda for Auckland & State of the City (SOTC)](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/the-new-agenda-for-auckland-state-of-the-city-sotc/) - The New Agenda for Auckland & State of the City (SOTC) Auckland is at a major inflection point, 15 years after amalgamation. The Auckland@15 event held in May this year reinforced a shared appetite for a renewed city-wide agenda that is ambitious, coordinated, and long-term. The third edition of our global benchmarking report State of - [Outlook 2026 Event | Celebrating Progress and Shaping Auckland’s Future](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/outlook-2026-event-celebrating-progress-and-shaping-aucklands-future/) - [Auckland needs an aspirational story to shape our future | Rupert Hodson](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/builder-test/) - [Minister Reti meets Auckland innovation leaders](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/minister-reti-meets-auckland-innovation-leaders/) - [From Planning to Delivery: New Zealand’s Infrastructure Challenge | Sarah Sinclair](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/from-planning-to-delivery-new-zealands-infrastructure-challenge-sarah-sinclair/) - [State of the City 2025 Launch](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/state-of-the-city-2025-launch/) - [Auckland at 15: Reflecting on the Super City journey](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/2470-2/) - Auckland at 15: Reflecting on the Super City journey In May 2025, the Committee for Auckland, in partnership with AUT, Deloitte and the Helen Clark Foundation, hosted Auckland at 15 — a milestone event marking 15 years since the amalgamation of Auckland’s councils into one ‘Super City’. The event brought together influential voices to reflect on - [Rupert Hodson Appointed Executive Director of the Committee for Auckland](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/2484-2/) - [Housing, Infrastructure and Transport Update: Hon Chris Bishop](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/2438-2/) - Minister Chris Bishop speaking at the Committee for Auckland event hosted by Simpson Grierson - [SOTC Herald Summer Series](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/sotc-herald-summer-series/) - SOTC Herald Summer Series Over the summer break, the Committee partnered with the NZ Herald in a series of insightful articles exploring key State of the City issues. We asked six prominent Aucklanders including Sir Peter Gluckman and Carrie Hurihanganui to provide their perspectives on Auckland's current challenges and the opportunities. With the Herald's permission, - [Auckland in 2025 - enhancing the city experience](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/2413-2/) - [Upcoming Breakfast Event: Auckland in 2025 - Enhancing Auckland's Urban Experience](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/upcoming-breakfast-event-auckland-in-2025-enhancing-aucklands-urban-experience/) - [FAL alumni profile - Qunitin Blackburn](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/fal-alumni-profile-qunitin-blackburn/) - [UoA Members Tour of the Newmarket Innovation Precinct](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/uoa-members-tour-of-the-newmarket-innovation-precinct/) - [UoA Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship 21st birthday](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/uoa-centre-for-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-21st-birthday/) - [Lisa Davis joins the Board, succeeding Tom Irvine](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/lisa-davis-joins-the-board-succeeding-tom-irvine/) - [Changes in the Committee for Auckland: A Farewell and a New Beginning](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/changes-in-the-committee-for-auckland-a-farewell-and-a-new-beginning/) - [Boosting Science, Innovation and Technology in Auckland - Hon. Judith Collins, MP](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/2347-2/) - [State of the City Update](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/state-of-the-city-update/) - Mayor Wayne Brown and Minister Simeon Brown launch the State of the City 2024 report - [A Conversation with Michael Rose, Chair - Committee for Sydney](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/a-conversation-with-michael-rose-chair-committee-for-sydney/) - [2024 State of the City Report](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/2024-state-of-the-city-report/) - [The State of the City: Insights and Opportunities for Auckland](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/the-state-of-the-city-insights-and-opportunities-for-auckland/) - [Innovation in Auckland Judith Collins](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/innovation-in-auckland-judith-collins/) - [Innovation and Knowledge Panel Event](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/innovation-and-knowledge-panel-event/) - [Auckland’s Innovation Future Panel: The next steps](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/aucklands-innovation-future-panel-the-next-steps/) - [Insights into Global Government and Public Sector Trends](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/insights-into-global-government-and-public-sector-trends/) - [FAL Alumni Connect](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/fal-alumni-connect/) - [The State of Auckland: Making Progress on Auckland's Priorities](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/the-state-of-auckland-making-progress-on-aucklands-priorities/) - [Insights for Auckland from the Southeast Asia Trade Mission](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/insights-for-auckland-from-the-southeast-asia-trade-mission/) - Arriving in Singapore, the business delegation, PM Christopher Luxon and Minister Watts and local NZ officials In a strategic move to bolster New Zealand's economic ties with Southeast Asia, Committee for Auckland Board Director and AcademyEx Founder/Director Frances Valintine recently joined Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts with a New Zealand - [Former Future Auckland Leaders programme lead awarded NZ Order of Merit](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/former-future-auckland-leaders-programme-lead-awarded-nz-order-of-merit/) - We're delighted the huge contribution Lorraine has made to education and philanthropy has been recognised in the King's Birthday honours, with Lorraine being made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Lorraine is an experienced social entrepreneur and network leader who has built a strong reputation working with public, private and ‘for purpose’ - [The State of Brisbane](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/the-state-of-brisbane/) - The Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) recently released its inaugural State of the City Report, highlighting Brisbane’s growth and opportunities as an emerging global city. Headlining the report is the city’s predicted economic increase of 68% to $275 billion in 2041. Driving the momentum of growth are factors such as having Australia’s strongest demand for - [CfA in the Media](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/cfa-in-the-media/) - CfA in the Media 15/02: RNZ: The Panel “The state of Auckland" 14/04: ZB: Mike Hosking "Committee for Auckland says Aucklanders want a permanent fix for transport problems in Auckland" 13/02: NZ Herald-Simon Wilson: "Summer-stupidity-nimbys-and-Simeon-Brown" 09/02 NZHerald-Simon Wilson: "Government-plans-for-auckland-harbour-crossings-transport-minister-simeon-brown-on-more-car-lanes-nothing-for-bikes" 09/02 Newsroom: "Simeon-brown-wants-Auckland’s-transport-back-to-basics" 09/02 NBR: "Brown-on-Brown-how-to-fix-Auckland-town" (includes full video of address)” 09/02 One News-Katie Bradford: "Councillor-warns-end-of-fuel-tax-will-cost-aucklanders-in-other-ways" - [The State of Sydney](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/the-state-of-sydney/) - [CfA Director Receives New Year’s Honour](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/cfa-director-receives-new-years-honour/) - [Future Auckland Leaders Profile: Ian Scott](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/future-auckland-leaders-profile-ian-scott/) - [Manifesto for Auckland: Mayor Wayne Brown](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/manifesto-for-auckland/) - [Auckland Digital Twin Update](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/auckland-digital-twin/) - [Future Auckland Leaders Profile: Mark Fraser](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/future-auckland-leaders-profile-mark-fraser/) - [State of the City Quarterly Update](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/2069-2/) - State of the City Quarterly Update Auckland’s work-life balance, sustainable economy and student appeal improve, but safety, innovation investment and traffic performance lag The first Quarterly Update on Auckland’s State of the City follows the comprehensive report released in August. It offers a snapshot of how Auckland is tracking based on recently published indicators, information - [Auckland Mayoralty Conversations](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/auckland-mayoralty-conversations/) - [The Committee for Auckland Appoints New Board Members](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/2023-2/) - [Building Cities Better webinar](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/upcoming-event-building-better/) - [Auckland Digital Twin Pilot Project: Enhancing Efficiency and Citizen Engagement](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/auckland-digital-twin-pilot-project-enhancing-efficiency-and-citizen-engagement/) - [New Addition to the Committee for Auckland: Anne Blackburn Joins as Trustee](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/new-addition-to-the-committee-for-auckland-anne-blackburn-joins-as-trustee/) - [Future Auckland Alumni profile – Frith Walker](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/future-auckland-alumni-profile-frith-walker/) - [Auckland's Future webinar](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/upcoming-event-building-better-3/) - [Welcome to the Board, Nick Hill](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/upcoming-event-building-better-2/) - [Sanchia Jacob's Future Auckland Leaders experience](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/tom-irvine-2/) - [Auckland's Future, Now](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/aucklands-future-now-2/) - Auckland's Future, Now 2021 Mark Spencer and Mark Thomas presented the Committee’s key issues to the latest Auckland Future Now event, organised by Auckland Unlimited’s the council’s merged economic development and cultural agency. The stimulating event charts the key opportunities the Auckland region needs to capitalise on. The video presented by the Committee presented is - [Kenneth Leong Future Auckland Leaders experience](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/kenneth-leong/) - [Tom Irvine's Future Auckland Leaders experience](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/tom-irvine/) - [Leading for Growth with Watercare & Auckland Transport](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/leading-for-growth-with-watercare-auckland-transport/) - Hosted by Raveen Jaduram CE Watercare, catalysed with Shane Ellison CE Aukland Transport, led by Tom Irvine Ngati Whatua Whai Maia and Mihi Blair FAL Alumni Committee Chair. Rapid and continued growth Auckland brings benefits but challenges too. Exploring the leadership needed to guide our growing city through it’s growing pains. - [Cultural intelligence](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/cultural-intelligence/) - Led by Vasiti Palavi Fal Alumni, Senior Collections Manager Auckland Museum and Shireen Chua Director Third Way Cultural Insights. Diversity is often name-checked but engagement is rare across our multiple cultures. To harness the potential of a our diverse city we need to build cultural skills that enable inter-cultural communication and relationship building. This session - [First grief, then change; Tayyaba Khan on what New Zealand does now](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/first-grief-then-change-tayyaba-khan-on-what-new-zealand-does-now/) - [Data Governance](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/data-governance/) - Hosted by Simon Vannini Partner Simpson and Grierson, led by Dame Diane Robertson Chair NZ Data Futures Partnership. As Chair of NZ Data Futures Partnership CfA Trustee Dame Diane has engaged wiht board and management of every sector and is not happy with what she has found. This session has led to a work stream - [Feminist Agenda](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/feminist-agenda/) - Hosted by Anne Blackburn Chair and Professional Director, led by Lauren Riley Precinct Properties. As celebrations of Women’s Suffrage ended, CfA proposed a Feminist Agenda to carry on the focus on issues and opportunities in equality. A rich and impassioned dialogue unfolded. This is now a work stream with more work to come led by - [Envision for Auckland](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/homeground-site-tour-3/) - Hosted by Tom Irvine Whai Maia Ngati Whatua, led by Sanjay Kumarasingham. Auckland is a more complex, diverse and layered region than ever, this working group connects to find commonalities across our cultural divides and to work towards a shared vision. Listen to our For Auckland Podcast with Pauline Winter Co-Chair CfA for an in - [Te Mea Tuatahi](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/homeground-site-tour-2/) - Hosted by Grant Hodges and Mihi Blair. With guest speaker Ngarimu Blair of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei we explored the landscape of Tamaki Makaurau Māori economic history, present and future through the eyes of mana whenua. Anthony Ruakere provided insights on how EY Tahi incorporates Te Ao Māori perspectives within a global corporation. - [Reinvigorating Auckland’s City Centre](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/reinvigorating-aucklands-city-centre/) - On Monday 3 August Mark Thomas (MD Serviceworks) facilitated a guest panel comprised of Viv Beck (CEO, Heart of the City), Derek McCormack (Vice Chancellor, AUT University) and Annette Jones (Technical Fellow – Urban Design, Beca) who discussed how to respond to the multiple threats currently facing Auckland’s CBD . These threats range from disruptive construction activities - [Working Smarter in Auckland](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/lion-cyberattack-webinar/) - On Monday 2 November we acknowledged how 2020 has been a year of considerable disruption and change. The Covid-19 induced lockdowns accelerated underlying trends such as the increasing prevalence of flexible working arrangements, changing workforce practices and a ramped up role for technology. Suddenly, much that had previously been written about but only sporadically observed - [Lion cyberattack webinar](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/lion-cyberattack-webinar-2/) - Supply chains were severely impacted causing a complete manufacturing shutdown for almost two weeks. It took a further six months to return to full capacity and capability. Ransomware as a Service attack (RaaS) is when a vulnerability is exploited and sold on the dark web, cyber criminals will then deploy ransomware into the enterprise system, - [Auckland’s two million person problem](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/aucklands-two-million-person-problem/) - For Auckland is a new Spinoff podcast of civic conversations with people working to create and sustain a better Auckland for all. In episode two host Timothy Giles spoke to Pauline Winters about migration. Auckland is preparing for a population of two million residents. Migration continues to play a huge role in shaping the city. - [Podcast: the unheeded warnings in the leadup to the Christchurch attacks](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/podcast-the-unheeded-warnings-in-the-leadup-to-the-christchurch-attacks/) - Communities with a first-hand view of racism had warned authorities of threats ahead of the mosque attacks in Christchurch. Gaurav Sharma speaks about how this knowledge has turned his grief into anger, in a new edition of the For Auckland podcast. “I can’t tell you how angry I am,” says Gaurav Sharma, editor-in-chief of the Auckland-based Multicultural - [Why our construction industry is broken, and how it can be rebuilt](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/why-our-construction-industry-is-broken-and-how-it-can-be-rebuilt/) - For Auckland is a new Spinoff podcast of civic conversations with people working to create and sustain a better Auckland for all. In episode three host Timothy Giles spoke to Mark Spencer about how to build a construction sector that can build a world-class city. On Sunday the government announced an agreement with the construction industry designed - [‘The fight for Ihumātao is a fight for all Aucklanders’](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/the-fight-for-ihumatao-is-a-fight-for-all-aucklanders/) - For Auckland is a new Spinoff podcast of civic conversations with people working to create and sustain a better Auckland for all. In episode three, host Timothy Giles speaks to Pania Newton about the fight for Ihumātao. So much of New Zealand history is defined by our conflict over land. In Māngere, south Auckland, the conflict - [Councillor Penny Hulse: We’ve failed to represent the diversity of Auckland](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/councillor-penny-hulse-weve-failed-to-represent-the-diversity-of-auckland/) - For Auckland is a Spinoff podcast of civic conversations with people working to create and sustain a better Auckland for all. In episode seven, host Timothy Giles speaks to Penny Hulse, longtime Auckland councillor and former deputy mayor, about her time in council, why she’s stepping down and her hopes for the future. There’s never - [Owen Gill on how this local body election will define Auckland’s future](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/owen-gill-on-how-this-local-body-election-will-define-aucklands-future/) - For Auckland is a Spinoff podcast of civic conversations with people working to create and sustain a better Auckland for all. In episode eight policy analyst Owen Gill outlines his vision for Auckland and how we can get there. Auckland in 2019 is in the same moment as Los Angeles was in 1945 and what - [HomeGround Site Tour](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/homeground-site-tour/) - Committee for Auckland members had a very special tour recently of the Auckland City Mission’s remarkable new HomeGround building. The $110 million purpose-built care and compassion facility on the Mission’s original Nelson street site will be unlike anything New Zealand has seen, providing integrated wrap-around services and accommodation for some of central Auckland’s most vulnerable - [For Auckland: Grace Stratton on how accessibility is more than just building ramps](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/for-auckland-grace-stratton-on-how-accessibility-is-more-than-just-building-ramp/) - [Dame Diane Robertson](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/dame-diane-robertson/) - In episode nine departing City Missioner, Dame Diane Robertson, speaks about about growing data inequality. Chair of The NZ Data Futures Partnership, Dame Diane Robertson believes we must act now, to avoid a new era of inequality and lost opportunity. Robertson is best known for her transformational leadership of Auckland City Mission, a position she held - [The Auckland Recovery survey](https://committeeforauckland.co.nz/the-auckland-recovery-survey/) - The economy and poverty are top Auckland Covid-19 recovery priorities Download the Auckland Recovery Survey results here Supporting economic development and addressing poverty are the top priorities for the Covid-19 recovery says the Committee for Auckland, based its recent “Auckland Recovery” survey of members. 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