Project Auckland: A city well placed for Covid recovery 4 Mar, 2021 03:59 PM 6 minutes to read Pam Ford addresses the first "Auckland's Future, Now" summit. NZ Herald By: Graham Skellern Economic development agency Auckland Unlimited is way down the track to ensure the country's biggest city is well placed for recovery following the Covid pandemic — and that it becomes an even stronger magnet to attract skilled talent and investment. Pam Ford, Auckland Unlimited's general manager economic development, says "as a city we have done a tremendous job in containing Covid-19 so far. We have to use this advantage to ensure our economy kicks back into gear even more strongly.