Regional Growth Strategy

Adopted by all the region's councils in 1999, the Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) sets a vision for how the region can manage growth sustainably for the next 50 years. It aims to improve livability, protect the environment and get the right infrastructure in place. It was developed by the Regional Growth Forum.

It was the first strategy of its kind in New Zealand, involved a major collaborative effort and partnership across the Auckland region, and has been used as a model elsewhere. The development of the RGS involved research, analysis, evaluation of options, extensive stakeholder and public consultation over 3 years.

In 2007 the first full progress appraisal of the Regional Growth Strategy was completed. The evaluation, entitled Growing Smarter examines implementation progress since 1999 and the challenges ahead.

Learn more about the Regional Growth Strategy