Christopher Luxon told a Committee for Auckland audience at the Deloitte Centre to "get aligned".

Auckland is attracting more than half of New Zealand's international students, but a new report warns the city needs to do more to turn that success into skilled workers and long-term economic growth.

The 2026 State of the City report shifts the focus from benchmarking to action, drawing on three years of evidence to identify the priorities that can help Auckland unlock its next phase of growth, competitiveness and success.

The 2026 State of the City Report shows Auckland is gaining ground as an innovation city, but needs to do more to help promising businesses stay in the city.

The annual report —as measured by the independent non-partisan platform Committee for Auckland— compares Auckland to other cities around the world.

The 2026 State of the City Report shows Auckland is gaining ground as an innovation city, but needs to do more to help promising businesses stay in the city.

The fourth annual State of the City report, commissioned by the independent non-partisan Committee for Auckland, compares the super city to others globally.

Latest State of the City report suggests the city is falling behind its peers, but there are bright spots - international students and affordability.

Auckland is the gateway to New Zealand for most international visitors but it’s failing to make the most of that position, the latest State of the City report finds.

Despite having access to harbours, beaches and forests, and a growing innovation economy - Auckland continues to be hampered by unaffordable housing and traffic congestion, a new report has found.

Auckland has no shortage of people arriving - they fly through its airport, enrol in its universities, invest in its companies and start businesses.

A new report finds Auckland is on the rise, but still risks falling behind other cities if it doesn't keep up the momentum.

Sarah Sinclair argues that maintaining and renewing existing infrastructure must come before new projects if New Zealand is to support growth, jobs and prosperity.

Chris Hipkins signals the possibility of post-election outreach to National and Auckland, examining potential paths for political collaboration.

Auckland’s city deal will not be credible unless the Government sets out who is in charge, how disputes with the city will be handled and how its infrastructure needs will be paid for, the Committee for Auckland says.

Mark Thomas assesses the new City and Regional Deal, arguing that stronger commitments, accountability and funding certainty are needed to turn it into a transformational framework.

Mark Thomas sets out the tests for a meaningful Auckland city and regional deal, calling for substance, durable institutions and a credible decision-making and funding framework.

Rupert Hodson makes the case for an Auckland Narrative that builds confidence, aligns leaders and strengthens the city’s role as New Zealand’s global gateway.

Sarah Sinclair examines the need for long-term infrastructure planning, reliable funding, delivery certainty and collaboration across government, industry, iwi and communities.

Sarah Sinclair outlines how a long-term regional deal could address Auckland’s infrastructure deficit, support growth and improve global connectivity.