Committee for Auckland's work programme is designed around our understanding that initiatives which foster a great place to be, talented people and a dynamic city-region economy will deliver a successful international city.
Underpining people, place and economy with leadership and good governance is a recipe for Auckland's future as a world city. Five goals are worked on through Committee for Auckland's portfolio.
- igniting leadership and momentum
- dynamic and collaborative business region
- accelerating liveability
- generating talent and knowledge
- global relevance
Programmes and Projects
2008 Work Programme
Igniting Leadership & Momentum
Future Auckland Leaders
To foster the next generation of well-informed, visionary leaders for Auckland
Dynamic & Collaborative Business Region
Royal Commission on Governance for Auckland
To lift the nation's prosperity through Auckland's ability to deliver as an international city.
Tracking Auckland's Progress
To measure Auckland's progress as a successful international city region.
Accelerating Liveabilty
'Mission in the City Project'
An ideas Competition is to flesh out development proposals for a new neighbourhood and social services hub on Federal Street, on Auckland City Mission land.
Mission in the City
Million Dollar Murray
Research on a new regime for tackling long term inner city homelessness.
Generating Talent & Knowledge
Omega
Opportunities for Migrant Employment in Greater Auckland - with the Tindall Foundation - to match skilled migrants and employers with skill shortages.
Building Better Schools Through Business Partnerships
Influence education outcomes in low decile schools
Global Relevance
Waterfront
To progress the development of Auckland's waterfront as a desirable location for Aucklanders, visitors and investors.
Background Documents:
The Case for Auckland
Two reports released by the Committee for Auckland underline the case for the bold agenda proposed for Auckland and reaffirm the importance of continued investment in New Zealand's largest city. The reports take a fresh look at Auckland's social and economic infrastructure, highlighting the region's role as New Zealand's primary engine for economic growth.
The Case for Auckland
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establishes Auckland's relevance and importance to New Zealand,
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argues that the region needs to be seen by itself and the rest of the country as a "national asset" which can drive national growth
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takes a look at Auckland's current performance and opportunities,
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and identifies the "brakes" on performance.
It states that more investment in Auckland will result in major economic benefits for New Zealand.
Auckland's contribution to the Government's surplus in 2005, proves that Auckland is a net contributor to New Zealand's billion-dollar tax surplus, and not a drain on the country
In 2005
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Auckland was responsible for $3.8 billion (60 per cent) of the Government's $6.2 billion operating surplus
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35 per cent of national GDP
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Auckland generated more in tax revenue than received in the major areas of government spending on health, welfare and education.
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It received less than its share in terms of its proportion of the total population.
The Case for Auckland sets out to build a wider understanding of why Auckland matters and the significant role it plays in the country's economic growth and prosperity. If Auckland does not succeed, New Zealand does not succeed."
The documents can be downloaded in pdf form here.
The Case for Auckland
Government's Surplus in 2005
