Monitoring Progress

It is important that Auckland has a comprehensive monitoring and reporting system to ensure the region remains on course to achieve its goals and vision. At present, there are a wealth of indicators currently being monitored by different organisations. These measures and indicators need to be coordinated into one regional Framework to provide a holistic and comprehensive data set that reflects the state of the region. The measures listed under each sustainability goal will be important components in the development of this regional monitoring framework.

Measures must also be easily accessible to organisations and communities and be clearly communicated. As a key part of this communication, the Auckland Sustainability Framework will select a prioritised set of indicators to provide a top level view of the region's progress. This approach means we are able to check if progress in one area is countered by a lack of progress in another. It also signals a move away from using Gross Domestic Product as a single measure of wellbeing. These headline indicators will be reported on regularly.

This reporting will focus on the following questions:

  • Do we participate and feel part of our communities?
  • Is our wealth increasing and is wealth increasing inclusively?
  • Do we provide fair opportunities for everyone?
  • Are the region's ecological systems and natural resource base healthy and resilient.
  • Are we stabilising and then decreasing greenhouse gas emissions?
  • Does the region have a distinct identity where diversity is accepted?