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Insights papers and reports
Our Insights papers are occasional papers with topical commentary on the Auckland economy and in-depth analysis, often focusing on land and housing.
2023 Census confirms Auckland gains more new homes
New census data shows Auckland’s dwellings increased at a faster rate than its population between 2018 and 2023 – reversing the prior trend.
Zoning reform in Auckland – emerging literature
A look at the growing body of literature evaluating Auckland’s experience with upzoning and its valuable insights for policy making and wider discussion.
How Aucklanders use and value council amenities
How do Aucklanders value the services we provide and how does that inform how we provide those services- especially in such financially-constrained times?
Does the Rural Urban Boundary impose a price premium on land inside it?
Keeping or removing the boundary is fundamental to Auckland’s future shape, infrastructure needs, transport patterns and community outcomes.
The expensive price of cheap decisions
We are under pressure to keep rates low - this creates difficulty when decisions made decades, or even a century ago, are still having negative impacts today.
What's so special about character?
The premium for properties in special character areas has been falling, and the premium for being upzoned has been increasing.
The Brownfield Bounce
Brownfield land seems to be making a comeback as a response to Unitary Plan upzoning, with huge growth in brownfield consents.
Location, location, location size and quality
Many things affect property values in more or less obvious ways and there are interesting implications for local and central government policy.
How the Unitary Plan adds value to properties
Does upzoning – the council policy allowing more development on the same land – increase the value of properties?
How should we fund our greenfield infrastructure
Infrastructure is expensive. Should those who benefit most from this new greenfield infrastructure pay for the bulk of it?
Related topics
| The Auckland Plan | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/plans-projects-policies-reports-bylaws/our-plans-strategies/Pages/auckland-plan.aspx | The Auckland Plan | The Auckland Plan 2050 will guide Auckland’s future over the next 30 years. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Plans | |
| Our finances | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/about-auckland-council/our-finances | Our finances | Find out more about budgets, major projects, annual reports and group quarterly performance. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | | |
| Investor Centre | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/about-auckland-council/investor-centre | Investor Centre | Key information for those wanting to invest in Auckland Council. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | | |
| Economic advice and publications | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/about-auckland-council/business-in-auckland/economic-advice-publications | Economic advice and publications | Learn about the Chief Economist Unit and discover what economic advice, training and guidance we provide to businesses, organisations and Aucklanders in general. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Economy and business | |
| Our research and evaluation resources | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/about-auckland-council/Pages/our-research-evaluation-resources.aspx | Our research and evaluation resources | Learn about the teams across council who are responsible for our research and evaluation programmes. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Organisations and bodies | |
| Business Improvement District (BID) Programme | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/about-auckland-council/business-in-auckland/Pages/business-improvement-district-programme.aspx | Business Improvement District (BID) Programme | Find out about our BID Programme of collaboration with Auckland's business sector to improve our local business environment and boost the regional economy. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | | |
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