The pathway to prosperity in Aotearoa is interconnectivity. Critical road linkages connecting Auckland, Waikato, and the Bay of Plenty facilitate an easy flow of commerce between the regions, yet the same can’t be said for those North of Auckland.

Decades of underinvestment along SH1 – the central artery connecting Te Tai Tokerau Northland to Auckland and beyond – has seen our road infrastructure languish, isolating our region from the rest of the country, choking regional economic growth, and squandering the potential to support Auckland’s strong growth path from the North.

The following report contains economic modelling that proves this point; investment in a robust and resilient transport corridor between Auckland and Northland would empower our region to thrive, amplify Auckland’s growth, and provide the critical next step to achieving Aotearoa’s economic ambitions.

Delve into the report, amplify our message, and let’s put our collective weight behind removing this economic barricade to Northland’s future prosperity and growth, for the benefit of all New Zealanders.