Auckland needs urgent radical reform, including more powers and funding, if it is to make the most of its potential, a new book says. * Create an Auckland-driven Urban Development Authority with an economic, workforce, housing and transport focus. * Set aside the Resource Management Act and replace with an urban Auckland act to enable faster change. SUPPLIED The Commercial Bay development is part of an Auckland surge described as the 'second urban leap'. Splitting Auckland council into two entities, one delivering services and the other developing big, long-term policies, is also proposed.

Source: Stuff February 08, 2019 19:52 UTC