Auckland

New Zealand
Mayor Phil Goff, Elected 2016

City Snapshot

Population: Mayor's Jurisdiction

1.57 million people

Area: Mayor's Jurisdiction

4893 km2

Annual Rainfall

1119 mm/year

Average Temperature

15.3 °C

GDP (US Dollars)

$71.5 Billion

* Bar graph maximums are derived from the C40 Member with the greatest value in each category. An indicator ( ) also displays the average of all C40 Member cities for additional context.

Compact of Mayors Phases Complete

Reflects 2016 data. Progress toward compliance with the Compact is further recognised by the new Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

CO2Emissions
Carbon Emissions by Source

Emission Reduction Action Areas

Community-Scale Development
Energy
Buildings
Outdoor Lighting
Private Transport
Waste
Mass Transit

Climate Risks

Type Hazard Severity Action Taken
Water Scarcity Drought Less Serious
Storm Tornado Less Serious
Storm Severe Wind Serious
Wild Fire Land Fire Not Specified
  • Not specified or under consideration
  • Recognized, but not currently being considered
  • Currently in effect and being piloted
  • Currently in effect at a significant scale across most of the city
  • Currently in effect (city-wide)

Mayoral Powers

  • own and operate
  • set and enforce policies
  • budgetary and revenue control
  • set vision
  • Private Buildings
  • Public Buildings
  • Energy Supply
  • Finance & Economy
  • Public Transport
  • City Roads
  • Urban Land Use
  • Waste
  • Water
  • not available
  • not applicable
  • limited powers
  • partial powers
  • strong powers
×