A quarterly update on Auckland's economic challenges and opportunities from our Chief Economist. This includes macroeconomic commentary and a feature article on a topical issue for Auckland.
Ohaoha Hauwhā o Tāmaki Maka Auckland Economic Quarterly
Auckland Economic Quarterly 2026 – Quarter 1
Find out how the council's policy decisions will affect Auckland's productivity and prosperity.
Auckland Economic Quarterly 2025 – Quarter 1 and 2
Discover how local policy choices can help boost Auckland's productivity.
Auckland Economic Quarterly 2024 – Quarter 3 & 4
Read five observations on Auckland’s economy and their policy implications.
Auckland Economic Quarterly 2024 – Quarter 2
Find out what we need to do to meet new housing targets set by the government’s Going for Housing Growth Programme and how we can balance the costs and benefits to achieve this.
Auckland Economic Quarterly 2024 – Quarter 1
Find out how the Auckland Unitary Plan has led to significantly more new homes being supplied and improved housing affordability.
Auckland Economic Quarterly 2022 – Quarter 1
Introducing the chief economist and his observations on how cities create value through proximity and density, Auckland’s recent progress, and the trade-offs on the horizon as we accommodate the needs of current and future residents.
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