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We hold ourselves and our partners accountable through open-source documentation. Below is the active directory of civic questions currently underway across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Name	Location	Code	Typology	Status	Action
What should be Auckland's top 10 priority transport infrastructure projects over the next 50 years (2026–2076), and why?	Auckland-wide	Q.1.1	Transport	Open for Evidence	View Ledger →
The second harbour crossing has been discussed since the previous bridge was constructed, with no clear way forward, only layers of consultancy. What should be the direction looking forward?	Waitematā Harbour	Q.1.2	Transport	Open for Evidence	View Ledger →
How much can Auckland Council push rates up each year before the burden on households and businesses becomes too heavy, and at what point do those increases start feeding a self-reinforcing cycle of higher inflation across the city?	Auckland-wide	Q.2.1	Budgeting & Finance	Open for Evidence	View Ledger →
What is the sustainable level of debt for Auckland Council?	Auckland-wide	Q.2.2	Budgeting & Finance	Open for Evidence	View Ledger →
How important are sports clubs to the fabric of Auckland?	Auckland-wide	Q.3.1	Community and Sport	Open for Evidence	View Ledger →
Should Auckland Council develop a multi-use approach to indoor sports facilities, making them flexible in their use?	Auckland-wide	Q.3.2	Community and Sport	Open for Evidence	View Ledger →
How do we control the spending on council construction projects? Should there be a cap on spending per square metre?	Auckland-wide	Q.4.1	Building & Construction	Open for Evidence	View Ledger →
How does Auckland Council speed up the building process in Auckland?	Auckland-wide	Q.4.2	Building & Construction	Open for Evidence	View Ledger →
Recently the government has proposed a plan to put 1.4 million more homes in Auckland. What do you think is a reasonable level of growth for the city?	Auckland Central	Q.5.1	Intensification	Open for Evidence	View Ledger →
What's the real social cost of Auckland's housing intensification push — are we sacrificing our playing fields, parks, and community open spaces in the name of more homes?	Auckland-wide	Q.5.2	Intensification	Open for Evidence	View Ledger →
Under the new Planning and Natural Environment Bills, how will Auckland maintain or increase its urban tree canopy cover — currently uneven and below targets in many areas — without stronger mechanisms to protect notable trees on private land?	South Auckland	Q.6.1	Environment	Open for Evidence	View Ledger →
Is the Reserves Act 1977 holding back Auckland's reserve network from meeting growing demand — should we make it easier to add or upgrade facilities on public reserves?	Auckland-wide	Q.6.2	Environment	Open for Evidence	View Ledger →
What are the 10 key areas of investment in the next 50 years?	Auckland-wide	Q.7.1	Utilities	Open for Evidence	View Ledger →
Flooding in Auckland — is there a better solution?	Auckland-wide	Q.7.2	Utilities	Open for Evidence	View Ledger →
How important is accessibility to parking to small to medium business?	Auckland-wide	Q.8.1	SME Business	Open for Evidence	View Ledger →
Pulse check on the level of communication between council and business.	Auckland-wide	Q.8.2	SME Business	Open for Evidence	View Ledger →

TransportOpen for Evidence

Name	Scope	Reference	Area	Status	Action
Total general rates revenue from business-rated properties.	Wider Auckland	AP- Offical information 24	Governance	Submitted to Council	View Position →
Business Rating Policy	Auckland wide	AP-Offical information 23	Budgeting & Finance	Submitted to Council	View Position →
Safeguarding Creative, Cultural & Memorial Autonomy	Auckland City	AP-ADV02	Communities	Submitted to Council	View Position →
Car Park returned to Local Business	Puketapapa Local Board	AP-ADV1	SME Business	Resolved	View Position →
Request for legal advice: permanent speed limits below 50 km/h on urban streets	Albert-Eden / Auckland-wide	AP-10	Transport	Submitted to Council	View Position →
Don't try to make a happy child happier	Auckland-wide	AP-09	Community and Sport	In Review	View Position →
Urban Canopy and Heat Resilience Policy Framework	Auckland-wide	AP-08	Environment	In Review	View Position →
MOTAT stronger model — conditions for in-principle VFMC support	Auckland-wide	AP-07	Governance	Submitted to Council	View Position →
Rates Target Model – Risk of Further Shifting the Burden onto Auckland Business Ratepayers	Auckland-wide	AP-05	Budgeting & Finance	Submitted to Council	View Position →
A Targeted Rate to Fund Amateur and Community Sport in Tāmaki Makaurau	Auckland-wide	AP-06	Budgeting & Finance	Submitted to Council	View Position →
Three Waters reform — local accountability safeguards	Auckland-wide	AP-01	Governance	Submitted to Council	View Position →
Active transport funding floor — 12% of the transport budget	Tāmaki Makaurau	AP-02	Transport	In Review	View Position →
Objection — Better Journeys on Green Lane West (pending analysis of AT data)	Auckland-wide	AP-03	Transport	Submitted to Council	View Position →
What is the measurable rates burden on Auckland's business sector following the 2024 discontinuation of the Long-term Differential Strategy?	Auckland-wide	AP-04	Budgeting & Finance	Open for Evidence	View Position →

Every question, every position, all on the public record.

The National Registry of Projects

What should be Auckland's top 10 priority transport infrastructure projects over the next 50 years (2026–2076), and why?

The second harbour crossing has been discussed since the previous bridge was constructed, with no clear way forward, only layers of consultancy. What should be the direction looking forward?

How much can Auckland Council push rates up each year before the burden on households and businesses becomes too heavy, and at what point do those increases start feeding a self-reinforcing cycle of higher inflation across the city?

What is the sustainable level of debt for Auckland Council?

How important are sports clubs to the fabric of Auckland?

Should Auckland Council develop a multi-use approach to indoor sports facilities, making them flexible in their use?

How do we control the spending on council construction projects? Should there be a cap on spending per square metre?

How does Auckland Council speed up the building process in Auckland?

Recently the government has proposed a plan to put 1.4 million more homes in Auckland. What do you think is a reasonable level of growth for the city?

What's the real social cost of Auckland's housing intensification push — are we sacrificing our playing fields, parks, and community open spaces in the name of more homes?

Under the new Planning and Natural Environment Bills, how will Auckland maintain or increase its urban tree canopy cover — currently uneven and below targets in many areas — without stronger mechanisms to protect notable trees on private land?

Is the Reserves Act 1977 holding back Auckland's reserve network from meeting growing demand — should we make it easier to add or upgrade facilities on public reserves?

What are the 10 key areas of investment in the next 50 years?

Flooding in Auckland — is there a better solution?

How important is accessibility to parking to small to medium business?

Pulse check on the level of communication between council and business.

The Advocacy & Policy Registry

Total general rates revenue from business-rated properties.

Business Rating Policy

Safeguarding Creative, Cultural & Memorial Autonomy

Car Park returned to Local Business

Request for legal advice: permanent speed limits below 50 km/h on urban streets

Don't try to make a happy child happier

Urban Canopy and Heat Resilience Policy Framework

MOTAT stronger model — conditions for in-principle VFMC support

Rates Target Model – Risk of Further Shifting the Burden onto Auckland Business Ratepayers

A Targeted Rate to Fund Amateur and Community Sport in Tāmaki Makaurau

Three Waters reform — local accountability safeguards

Active transport funding floor — 12% of the transport budget

Objection — Better Journeys on Green Lane West (pending analysis of AT data)

What is the measurable rates burden on Auckland's business sector following the 2024 discontinuation of the Long-term Differential Strategy?