The discussion document set out ideas and initial proposals for feedback to help prepare the draft Auckland Plan.

It also asked questions as to how the Auckland Plan can help Auckland become the best place in the world to live.

It was open to anyone to provide comments, which will be carefully considered during the writing of the draft Plan.

This document represents the mayor and councillors' initial ideas for articulating and promoting a vision for Auckland.

The mayor and councillors are clear that the Auckland Plan must be focused on both aspiration and delivery.

The six key sections of the document that contain detailed proposals for implementing the vision, values and goals are:

• the "big picture"
• people and quality of life
• people and economy
• people and environment
• people and place
• people and infrastructure.

You can download the full discussion document (7.9mb PDF), which has more information, including more sections such as key legacy documents, and information about implementation, monitoring and review.

Of necessity, this document focuses on high-level areas where initiatives are considered or where we would particularly like to receive comments.

The fact that something is not mentioned does not mean it is not important or, that it will not necessarily be addressed in the Auckland Plan.