Investing in Auckland’s city centre

Auckland is described as New Zealand’s economic powerhouse – as a whole, the city generates more than a third of our national GDP.

The city centre is Auckland’s engine room, and the largest business community in New Zealand, generating 21% of its GDP in less than 1% of its area.  157,500 workers – 16% of the region’s workforce – are city centre based.

It's developing at an unprecedented rate, with a current pipeline of $6.8 billion in investors.

Some major projects in the city centre are expected to be completed in 2026, including the City Rail Link, with Te Waihorotiu Station tipped to be the busiest train station in the country. The International Convention Centre NZ is slated to open in the same year and already has multiple events booked.

Auckland is one of the world’s most liveable cities in the world, with over a third of New Zealand’s population calling it home. The city centre’s residential population is forecast to grow by 44% over the next 25 years.

There needs to be more investment to realise the collective vision for the city centre,  and it is a competitive environment for capital. To help highlight the city centre’s value to investment, the Auckland Council group partnered with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa, ourselves and the K-Road Business association to develop an investor's prospectus.  It has been summarised in the video below.

Further information about investing in the city centre and the prospectus can be read here.