The One Auckland structure proposed by NZCID provides for a single unitary authority to lead the Auckland region, replacing the existing eight territorial authorities. Local involvement will be strengthened by the establishment of 23 Community Councils each based on the parliamentary electorate boundaries including two Community Councils to represent the interests of Tangata Whenua across the region.

Alongside the Community Council structure, the One Auckland Council will be supported by three council divisions encompassing: Economic Development; Community Culture and Recreation; and Sustainable Development; and by two key delivery agencies an integrated water services company and a fully integrated transport agency.

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Sustainable Transport

NZCID submission on the Sustainable Transport Strategy argues for more rigour in setting national transport targets and proposes a new approach to land transport planning in New Zealand... more>

Moratorium on Thermal Energy

NZCID submission says the proposed moratorium on thermal generation will place unnecessary risk on security of electricity supply at competitive prices, have a chilling effect on gas exploration, prolong dependence on coal fired generation and will potentially mean more carbon emissions than might otherwise be the case... more>