New releases from AK Research

Rating of government departments show slight improvement from 2023

Aucklanders are divided on the city's direction, with concerns like cost of living and crime dominating priorities. However, there is steady improvement in perceptions on Auckland as a place to live

Mixed views on whether conditions will improve or worsen over the next year, but some green shoots of optimism

Aucklanders are worried about safety/ crime, heathcare, traffic, reducing wasteful spending, housing affordability and public transport - impacting the city’s livability

New Zealanders clearly see the country (and themselves) facing a cost-of-living crisis but are unsure if if it will translate into a full-on economic crisis

Prior tracking has never shown the scale of the recent increases, suggesting many people acknowledge the part these key agencies have played in the pandemic response and that many endorse how they have managed their roles.