Help us shape Auckland's future growth

Denser, more compact cities result in improvements to the environment, the economy, and people’s wellbeing.

Auckland’s urban area is made up of neighbourhoods, town centres and business areas that are interconnected and that support where most Aucklanders live, work and spend their leisure time.

We propose that most housing and business growth will be focused within existing urban areas and that this growth be more intensive. This means less growth in greenfield areas at Auckland’s edges. What greenfield growth there is will be phased over 30 years and longer.

When people have easy access to workplaces, services, facilities and shops, communities become more resilient and connected. It also helps to reduce travel time, emissions and lower household transport costs.

We propose focusing housing and business development near local centres where most people’s daily needs are easy to access by walking, cycling and public transport.

When people have easy access to workplaces, services, facilities and shops, communities become more resilient and connected. It also helps to reduce travel time, emissions and lower household transport costs.

We propose focusing housing and business development near local centres where most people’s daily needs are easy to access by walking, cycling and public transport.