Auckland Economic Monitor
A summary of key economic information about the region
Auckland’s economy: What’s changed?
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Economic activity
Auckland’s economy is well-diversified - more than any other area of New Zealand - but it has a relative focus on high value service industries.
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Businesses
Auckland has around 225,000 businesses. They employ more people on average than the rest of the country.
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The labour market
Auckland’s workforce is large, diverse, and skewed toward high skilled workers.
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Economic confidence
Auckland’s consumer confidence is relatively low, reflecting the difficult economic conditions which exist today.
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Visitor economy
Auckland offers the first taste of New Zealand for many international visitors.
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Community
Auckland contains 33% of New Zealand’s population. Although ageing, it is more youthful than the rest of New Zealand.
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Emissions
Notwithstanding its GDP contribution of 37%, Auckland produced only 14% of New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2022.
Deep dives
Cost of living
Inflation reached levels not seen since the 80s in 2022 and remains above historical levels. v3
Investment & trade
Auckland plays a significant role in the country’s investment and trade landscape.
Auckland’s industrial employment areas
Trends over the last two decades.