Wellington’s New Economic Blueprint | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Wellington’s mayor, Andrew Little, is launching bold new business advisory groups to revitalize the city’s economy, demanding concrete five-year plans from 28 volunteers split across property/housing/infrastructure, arts/retail/hospitality, and tech/innovation. With sluggish growth, rising unemployment, and tight resources, the groups aren’t here to hand out cash—but to spark fresh, collaborative ideas, inspired by global models like Helsinki. Expect lively debate, but the real test is whether members can set aside ego and deliver actionable strategies to steer Wellington toward renewed…