Quality of life survey 2026. Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland topline report

Author:

Ashleigh Prakash, Ipsos New Zealand

Source:

Ipsos New Zealand, Quality of Life Project, Auckland Council

Publication date:

2026

Topics:

People

Rangahau te Korou o te Ora. Quality of Life survey 2026. Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland topline report

The 2026 Quality of Life Project is a partnership between seven New Zealand councils. It measures perceptions over several domains related to quality of life. A random selection of residents aged 18 years or over from each council area participated in the survey online.

The survey took place between 2 March 2026 and 22 May 2026.

Background

Rangahau te Korou o te Ora / The Quality of Life Project is a collaborative local government research project in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The project was established over 20 years ago, in response to the impacts of urbanisation on the wellbeing of New Zealand residents and communities. The primary objective of the study is to measure urban residents’ wellbeing and their perceptions of living in large urban areas, through a survey undertaken once every two years.

The survey provides data for councils across the country to use as part of their monitoring programmes, and to make important decisions that aim to improve life for residents and communities.

It also contributes to public knowledge and research on wellbeing issues in New Zealand.

The survey measures residents’ perceptions across several domains, including:

Overall quality of life
Built and natural environment
Housing
Public transport
Local issues
Health, wellbeing and social connections
Climate change
Employment and cost of living
Institutions and Councils

A report prepared on behalf of Auckland Council.

The Quality of Life Project is a partnership between seven New Zealand councils. It measures urban residents’ wellbeing and their perceptions of living in large urban areas. This report presents results from the 2578 Auckland respondents who took part in the 2026 survey.

Ipsos New Zealand, Quality of Life Project, August 2026

Auckland Council technical report, TR2026/13

November 2026