An ‘open book’ debate to find the revenue to fund Auckland’s $300m a year transport investment shortfall is required, suggests Michael Barnett.

Auckland is making inroads in its bid to be a crucial innovation hub of the Asia-Pacific, writes Graham Skellern.

Auckland now has its own version of a free trade agreement with two of the world's most influential cities.

The Living Building Challenge is an international performance standard for building projects of all scales.

The Youth Connections programme looks to connect young Aucklanders with job, education and training opportunities.

As we enter the new year, funding constraints make it inevitable the tempo of Auckland's endless highly charged and emotional transport debate will increase even further.

Auckland City's two major business lobbies are agreed: Funding transport infrastructure is Auckland's No 1 growth pain.

Auckland continues to fall well short of achieving its Auckland Plan and Economic Development Strategy (EDS) targets.

We're looking at a level of urban regeneration not seen before in the central city, says John Dalzell.

Local Government Minister Paula Bennett wants central government to have a stronger presence in Auckland.

Development Auckland will be a "one-stop shop" taking a holistic view of everything required to enable speedy quality development.

If we talk about what's happening now, there's no doubt the housing market is a mess, says Phil Twyford.

Many options have been considered to solve our traffic issues, says Kim Campbell.

Auckland needs skilled workers to deliver its potential, writes Michael Barnett.

Rising up the international liveability list is a challenge worth achieving, Aecom's John Bridgman tells Bill Bennett.

Fonterra's new head office is set to provide "a massive economic and visual injection" to the whole of Auckland.

A forward-thinking strategy is vital for Auckland's success, writes Heather Shotter.

Auckland is growing its reputation as a travellers' mecca, writes Alexander Speirs.

Technology and innovation has been targeted as a high-growth sector that will contribute significantly to Auckland.

For the first time we have the unified vision and plans in place to both accommodate and capitalise on growth.

Labour is promising to join forces with Auckland Mayor Len Brown and make an immediate start on the $2.86 billion rail link if it wins this year's general election.

Migration has played a key role in our nationwide economic development.

Auckland mayor Len Brown says his second term in charge is all about creating a better, fairer City of Sails.

Ateed is attempting to engage the domestic travel market, writes Alexander Speirs.

China Southern Airlines is taking an active interest in an ambitious proposal for Auckland International Airport to become a prime Asia-Pacific regional hub.

Public engagement on the Unitary Plan is unprecedented in local government history.