Future Development Strategy

What the Future Development Strategy will address

The Future Development Strategy sets out the big picture vision for how and where we should grow over the next 30 years to achieve the best outcomes for Tāmaki Makaurau.

A changing environment

There has been a lot of change recently. Central government introduced legislation for more housing intensification across the city.

The effects of climate change are being felt more frequently, as seen by the Auckland Anniversary floods and Cyclone Gabrielle.

Addressing climate change

We also have a commitment to halve our greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and reach net zero emissions by 2050 as part of Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland's Climate Plan 2020.

The way we grow and develop should improve the environment, avoid hazards and help address the impacts of climate change.

Focusing growth

This changing context means we need to update our strategy for how the city grows in the future.

There are many ways cities can grow. We propose that most new housing and business development be in the existing city near town centres, good public transport services and jobs, rather than spread out across the region.

We also propose to have less growth at the edge of the city.

Focusing growth in our existing urban areas, rather than more growth on the edges, results in improvements to the environment, the economy, and people’s wellbeing.

What we want your feedback on

We want your feedback on our approach to how and where Auckland should grow and change.

How you can have your say

To have your say, you can:

• fill in the survey at the bottom of this page
• phone 09 301 0101
• visit your local service centre or library.

When you can have your say

You can have your say from 6 June to 4 July 2023.