The Minister for Auckland's keeping positive despite a mixed annual State of the City report

The third annual report shows the city rates strongly in sustainability, resilience and culture - but is falling when it comes to prosperity, skills and innovation development.

Minister Simeon Brown says Auckland's at a good turning point.

He says it will be a great year with the City Rail Link opening and the international convention centre bringing opportunities.

Brown says they're also addressing inherited challenges, with crime coming down.