Auckland - AUT Institute of Public Policy

The AUT's Institute of Public Policy (IPP), a prominent think tank, have joined forces to form the Metro Project Group.

The IPP has partnered with the Auckland regional council and the Committee for Auckland to develop an action plan for shaping the future development of the Auckland region. It's all part of a push to increase productivity across the whole Auckland region.

Institute of Public Policy deputy director David Wilson, the only New Zealander in the team, described the plan as one with a regional focus rather than a city centric focus.

“This review is not just about Auckland City, it’s looking at the whole region – North Shore, Waitakere, Manukau, Rodney, Franklin and Papakura," said Mr. Wilson.

The team will launch the project with working papers after thorough consultation with all relevant stakeholders and then present the findings at a symposium in early April.

Besides the Metro project, the Institute is also focussing on other development projects.