5.Auckland

Auckland

Reuters

Overall Ranking: 0.62

Auckland ranked high in the government, human talent, and global integration categories. New Zealand's most populous city has a high quality of life, and as a result, draws talent from around the world.
"Auckland's natural amenities supported with proper leisure facilities have served it well in the tourism sector and livability level. The government plays it easy, the society opens up to various diversities and opportunities. While other regions around New Zealand grew their agricultural sector, Auckland focused on its seaport and  manufacturing instead. However, the firms in the city are more inclined to focus on market innovation instead of managerial innovation, due to its geographical circumstances (distance and size)," Duhamel said.

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