Committee for Auckland

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland - our city, where people thrive.

Independent civic leadership for Auckland's future.

About Committee for Auckland

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland - our city, where people thrive.

Independent civic leadership for Auckland’s future.

About Committee for Auckland

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Flagship programme

Whitiki Tauā | Auckland's Action Agenda

Whitiki Tauā | Auckland’s Action Agenda

Five strategic priorities where Auckland's performance most needs to move, informed by three years of State of the City evidence.

Five strategic priorities where Auckland’s performance most needs to move, informed by three years of State of the City evidence.

Global Gateway

Global connectivity and trade

Innovation & Talent

Skills, research and innovation

City Centre & Connections

Transport and urban development

City of Nature

Sustainability and resilience

Homes, Neighbourhoods & Opportunity

Housing and inclusive growth

Evidence base

State of the City 2026

Evidence and insights for Auckland's Action Agenda.

Evidence and insights for Auckland’s Action Agenda.

Produced with The Business of Cities, in partnership with Deloitte and Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland.

State of the City 2026

The primary evidence base for Auckland's long-term priorities, providing a rigorous assessment of the city's performance across key indicators.

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Strategic window

Auckland's Window of Opportunity

Auckland’s Window of Opportunity

The next 18 months represent a critical alignment of infrastructure delivery and policy momentum.

SEP 2026

City Rail Link Opens

Transforming the city's transport spine and unlocking urban development.

2026-2027

Auckland City Deal

A coordinated investment framework for housing, innovation, and infrastructure.

2026-2027

Strategic Window

Aligning policy, investment, and delivery to maximize long-term impact.

CfA foundation partners

A growing cross-sector coalition for Auckland

Insights

Executive Insights

AUG

2026

Partner Forum Executive Insights

What partners said, where they agreed, and what it means for Auckland’s next phase.

SEP

Future Auckland Leaders Alumni Profile | Ivan Bartley

Ivan Bartley reflects on how the Future Auckland Leaders programme helped shape his leadership journey, broaden his perspective and reinforce the value of collaboration in creating better outcomes for Auckland and future generations.

SEP

Welcoming New Members and Partners

Committee for Auckland's growing network reflects a shared commitment to collaboration, leadership and practical action for Auckland's future.

Events

Recent Events & Forums

We convene leaders from across sectors to focus on Auckland's priorities.

We convene leaders from across sectors to focus on Auckland’s priorities.

SEP

2026

State of Auckland Conversation

State of Auckland Conversation with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon

A State of Auckland conversation on the city’s role in driving national productivity, investment, innovation and prosperity.

AUG

2026

Launch Event

State of the City 2026 Launch

AUG

2026

Roundtable

Jeremy Lightfoot Roundtable

Why Committee for Auckland

Committee for Auckland is an independent, non-partisan civic institution that convenes leaders, provides evidence and insight, advocates for Auckland's future and supports action through Whitiki Tauā.

Convene

Bringing Auckland's leaders together across sectors

Inform

Evidence and insight through State of the City

Advocate

Credible, courageous voice on high-impact issues

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Practical progress through Whitiki Tauā

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