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The Minister’s address will be live on nzherald.co.nz from noon.
As the Herald reports today, there’s strong support for a regional or city deal — the next step in Auckland fulfilling its potential as New Zealand’s economic powerhouse.
Auckland Council submitted an extensive proposal that detailed the region’s major priorities with the potential to increase New Zealand’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 3% to 7%.
Auckland Council chief executive Phil Wilson says it’s time to stop the parochial argument that somehow investment in Auckland comes at a cost to other regions.
“Actually, investment in Auckland is to the national advantage because New Zealand needs a globally competitive city of scale that provides the next generation with business and employment opportunities.”
Project Auckland was launched in November 2006 as part of a New Zealand Herald leadership campaign.
