Auckland struggles to retain talent and visitors, report finds

Wednesday 26 August 2026 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 26 Aug, 5:02am

The State of the City 2026 report indicates that Auckland attracts people and investment but fails to retain them. While the city is growing as a technology hub, visitor spending has fallen and the region is struggling to capitalise on its role as a gateway to New Zealand.

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1. The Press via The PostWed 26 Aug, 4:00am

   Auckland can’t hold onto its own success, report finds (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Post (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 26 Aug, 5:02am

   Auckland as a gateway to NZ: Visitor spending falls, the city as a tech hub rises (opens in new tab)