City judged third in world for fourth time in survey on quality of living.
Auckland has been ranked the world's third-best city for quality of living for the fourth time.
The City of Sails came third in three previous Quality of Living surveys by recruitment consultancy Mercer, last year, in 2014, and in 2012.
The survey ranks 230 cities on factors such as culture and environment, political stability, safety, housing, education, and ease of doing business.
Austrian capital Vienna was the top-ranked city globally, followed by Zurich in Switzerland. The cities have held their rankings since the survey began in 2010.
Wellington ranked 12th for the third time, and Sydney was Australia's top-ranked city at 10. Melbourne was the next-highest Australian city, ranked at 15.
Vancouver was North America's highest-ranking city, in 5th place, and Singapore was the highest ranking Asian city, coming in 26th place.
Mercer mobility leader Lorraine Jennings said New Zealand cities had several attractive qualities.
"New Zealand cities illustrate a stable infrastructure, increased availability of housing on the city fringe and lifestyle choices that are particularly appealing to the younger generation.
"This is all good news in terms of New Zealand-based companies attracting international talent."
Safety was a key determinant of quality of life, according to Mercer.
"Heightened domestic and global security threats, population displacement resulting from violence and social unrest in key business centres around the world are all adding to the complex challenge facing multinational companies."
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