Place-based economic development considers the economic potential of an area in its current state including strengths and weaknesses; its contribution to the regional economy; and the opportunities that exist to ensure the area maximises its economic potential.

Economy and insights research - Economic places profiles

Economic place profiles

These profiles provide a view of industrial and employment change in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s key economic places (industrial, office and retail centres) over the last 20 years.

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Local economic overviews

These reports look into the make-up of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s local board areas and the general economic wellbeing of households. Available via Knowledge Auckland website.

Southern Auckland

Southern Auckland Economic Masterplan

A 30-year plan for Drury-Opāheke and the surrounding areas – a vision for how this emerging sub-region’s development will contribute to local and regional jobs and prosperity.