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Building Auckland’s Future Through Merit-Based Ideas
A platform for informed questions, structured thinking, and evidence-based urban development discussions.
A Think Tank for a Better Auckland
A platform for informed questions, structured thinking.
Merit-Based Approach
Auckland-Focused Research
Public + Expert Collaboration
Structured, Clear Insights
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A Structured Knowledge Platform for City Building
City Builders Association Trust is a dynamic online platform designed to organise complex city-building issues into structured questions, evidence, and insights — supporting better decision-making for Auckland’s future.
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Merit-based analysis
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Auckland-focused
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Question-led structure
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Public-facing but expert-informed
Auckland Focus Areas
We believe in fostering informed discussions that bridge expert insights with public understanding.
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Transport
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Housing
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Governance
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Infrastructure
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Communities
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Environment
Key Questions Shaping Auckland’s Future
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What are the priority transport projects in the next 50 years?
A 50-year transport plan for Auckland is crucial because the city is one of New Zealand's fastest-growing urban centers...
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16.2 km main tunnel plus link sewers; NZ’s largest wastewater project. Will eliminate most overflows into the Manukau Harbour and...
What are the 10 Key areas of investment in the next 50 years?
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Resently the government has proposed a plan to put 2 million more homes in Auckland...?
The New Zealand government's "Going for Housing Growth" policy requires Auckland to plan for capacity of up to 2 million...
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Is Legitimate Uses of Commercial Sensitivity overused and when projects overrun...?
Critics sometimes argue that "commercial sensitivity" is overused or applied too broadly by councils (including Auckland) to shield information...
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A Clear, Structured Approach to Better Decisions
Our process is collaborative, rigorous, and transparent, ensuring high-quality analysis that's accessible to everyone. Here's a step-by-step breakdown:
Posing the Question and Hypothesis — Each topic begins with a carefully crafted question about Auckland's infrastructure or governance.
Contributor Comments — These are direct communication only and will not be shared publicly. You have a choice to lend your name to the final draft.
Publication and Ongoing Engagement — The final explainer is published on our site, free for all to read and share. We encourage public feedback to keep the dialogue alive.
Advocacy — Advocacy is then sent to the relevant bodies to push for adoption and we have selected members to advocate on your behalf.
Publication and Ongoing Engagement — The final explainer is published on our site, free for all to read and share. We encourage public feedback to keep the dialogue alive.
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A platform for informed questions, structured thinking, and evidence-based urban development discussions.