15 Jul 2025

What does Auckland need to do to regain its mojo?

From Nights, 8:10 pm on 15 July 2025

The third annual State of the City report has just landed, and it shows New Zealand's biggest city is lagging behind its international peers.

Todd Niall has been an Auckland issues reporter for decades and joins Emile Donovan.

An aerial view of Auckland city, showing both the Harbour Bridge and the Sky Tower.

An aerial view of Auckland city, showing both the Harbour Bridge and the Sky Tower. Photo: RNZ / Kate Newton