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Auckland

Home to over 1.3 million people and the fastest growing region in New Zealand, the Auckland region is culturally diverse and dynamic. On these pages you can find more about the people of the Auckland region and how you can be involved in making our region a great place to live.

Built environment
Integrating land use, transport and infrastructure, and providing amenities and services are essential for a sustainable city and region. Find out more about creating a quality built environment here.
Population and statistics
Home to one third of the national population, with 37% of residents born overseas, the Auckland region is cosmopolitan and diverse. These pages give some useful statistics on the region.
Sustainability
The Auckland Sustainability Framework aims to help our region secure a better quality of life, and create a sustainable future socially, culturally, economically and environmentally.
Household sustainability
While the BCU ended in June 2008, these pages outline some basic steps you, your whanau, flatmates and friends can take as well as providing links to other sustainability programmes.
Growth
To ensure the region's growth is managed effectively, we are involved in a number of integrated strategies that help plan for the next 100 years and beyond.
Volunteering
From planting trees in our regional parks to helping out with civil defence, here's how you can get involved.
Waterfront
Find out about the transformation of Auckland’s waterfront and the specific projects that the ARC is leading on.
Low impact design
Low impact design involves designing and undertaking land redevelopment in a way that minimises the effects on our rivers, streams and harbours. Find out more here.