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Auckland Council’s collection of Auckland related published research, information, analysis and data about our communities, the economy and the Auckland environment

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Older Aucklanders 2026: Quality of life – status report

29 September 2026

A report on the findings of a survey of Aucklanders aged 65 years and older. Auckland Council technical report, TR2026/12. Older Aucklanders 2026: Quality of life – status report

Older Aucklanders 2026: a quality of life – summary report

29 September 2026

A summary of Older Aucklanders 2026: Quality of life status report, Auckland Council technical report, TR2026/12

Older Aucklanders quality of life survey 2026. Technical report

29 September 2026

This report outlines the technical details of the 2026 Older Aucklanders Quality of Life survey, including the research design, sampling, weighting, data analysis, and deliverables. Ipsos New Zealand technical report

Auckland monthly housing update, September 2026

23 September 2026

A summary of data for housing in Auckland including: the number of dwellings consented; the types of dwellings; code compliance certificates, CCCs, issued; dwellings in hazard zones; public housing numbers.

Auckland Economic Quarterly. 2026 Quarter 2

16 September 2026

Information about the Auckland economy from the Auckland Council Chief Economist Unit. Auckland households respond to fuel prices. Higher fuel prices are prompting changes in spending and travel behaviour.

Manaaki Tangata: A Review of a Central Auckland Service for People Experiencing Homelessness

07 September 2026

A review of the Auckland Council community space, Manaaki Tangata.

Auckland economic update September 2026

03 September 2026

Auckland economy, September 2026. Highlights include: median house price for July 2026, $940,000 | average weekly rent for June 2026, $669 | real value of imports by Auckland seaports to July 2026, $34.5 billion.

Quality of life survey 2026. Topline report

02 September 2026

The Quality of Life survey 2026 is a collaborative local government research project. The primary objective of the survey is to measure residents’ perceptions of aspects of living in larger urban areas in New Zealand. Topline report.

Quality of life survey 2026. Technical report

02 September 2026

The Quality of Life survey 2026 is a collaborative local government research project. The primary objective of the survey is to measure residents’ perceptions of aspects of living in larger urban areas in New Zealand. Technical report

Auckland hydrology situation report

01 September 2026

Hydrology, rainfall information for Auckland, published on the first of the month.

Latest News

Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill passed

22 September 2026

The RMA reform bills, the Planning Bill and the Natural Environment Bill completed third readings and passed in Parliament, 22 September 2026.

Auckland Harbour crossing plans

17 August 2026

The Government has announced a new approach to decisions on a new Waitematā Harbour crossing.

University of Auckland. Signature Research Areas

10 August 2026

The University of Auckland has launched six Signature Research Areas. Together they form a portfolio bringing together research excellence to respond to major societal issues. Convening teams appointed.

Auckland, City Rail Link opening 13 September

06 August 2026

Auckland Transport. City Rail Link opening 13 September 2026

RMA reform. Reports published

20 July 2026

Parliament's Environment Committee has published reports on RMA reform bills, the Planning Bill and the Natural Environment Bill.

Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport, MCERT

01 July 2026

Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport, MCERT. New New Zealand Government ministry, starts 1 July 2026.

Parliament. Scrutiny Week, 15-18 June 2026

15 June 2026

Parliament. Scrutiny Week, 15-18 June 2026. MPs, Ministers, government agency officials and others attend committee hearings for questions from committee members about the 2026 Budget.

2026 Budget

28 May 2026

The Minister of Finance delivered the 2026 Budget Speech in Parliament, 28 May 2026.

University of Auckland. TPA‑2 satellite

15 May 2026

University of Auckland. New funding to launch TPA-2 satellite from lab to orbit.

Fuel Response Plan

11 May 2026

Fuel Response Plan. Minister of Finance and Associate Minister for Energy 

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