Setting out the future for Auckland

The Auckland Plan will be a broad based, 30 year strategy for Auckland, will support the Mayor’s vision of making Auckland the world's most liveable city. It will identify how parts of Auckland will develop and when this might occur, along with guiding services, projects and programme of Auckland Council, its partners, central government and the private sector. The city centre features heavily in the Mayor’s vision for the city, and it is seeing as being a city centre that is:

• Internationally renowned for business and excellence
• The cultural and civic heart
• The preeminent business centre in New Zealand
• A centre where all people can enjoy the rich and cultural and natural amenities
• And as a destination for Aucklanders and visitors.

The Auckland Plan will cover

• The social, economic, environmental, and cultural objectives for Auckland and its communities
• The role of Auckland in New Zealand
• The existing and future land use pattern (residential, business, rural production, and industrial)
• The existing and future location of critical infrastructure such as transport, water supply, wastewater and stormwater, other network utilities, open space and cultural and social infrastructure
• Nationally and regionally significant areas
• Ecological areas that should be protected from development
• Recreation and open space areas
• Environmental constraints on development (such as unstable land)
• Landscapes, areas of historic heritage, and natural features;
• How Auckland might develop, including the sequencing of growth and provision of infrastructure;
• The policies, priorities, programmes, and land allocations required to implement a strategic direction and how resources will be provided for this

The vision for the city centre will be realised through the development of the Central City Masterplan, which will fall under the Auckland Plan. Heart of the City will be preparing and submitting feedback on these critical documents shaping the future of Auckland. If you would like us to include your feedback please contact us on 3798000 or via email info@hotcity.co.nz. There are also some other key documents that will be out for public comment over the coming months. We have prepared a summary of these along with the dates for submission for your information.