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Auckland Mayor Len Brown tells Radio NZ his council's Unitary Plan will be watered down with some changes 'too much too soon'
15th May 13, 9:49am
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Auckland Mayor Len Brown tells Radio NZ his council's Unitary Plan will be watered down with some changes 'too much too soon'
Housing Minister Nick Smith announces plan to spend NZ$377 mln on 3000 extra bedrooms and 500 new state houses mainly in Auckland
14th May 13, 11:51am
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Housing Minister Nick Smith announces plan to spend NZ$377 mln on 3000 extra bedrooms and 500 new state houses mainly in Auckland
Opinion: The Government and Auckland Council's 'housing accord' is a good statement of intent. But there is nothing to suggest that the plan's targets are remotely achievable
13th May 13, 8:33am
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Opinion: The Government and Auckland Council's 'housing accord' is a good statement of intent. But there is nothing to suggest that the plan's targets are remotely achievable
Government and Auckland Council agree plan for fast-tracking of housing developments, with 9000 new homes promised in the first year
10th May 13, 2:37pm
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Government and Auckland Council agree plan for fast-tracking of housing developments, with 9000 new homes promised in the first year
Government and Auckland Council set to announce deal for fast tracking development of new houses
10th May 13, 10:12am
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Government and Auckland Council set to announce deal for fast tracking development of new houses
Len Brown urges Aucklanders worried about greater density to look at Vancouver's 'urban density done well' despite its housing affordability woes
6th May 13, 2:25pm
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Len Brown urges Aucklanders worried about greater density to look at Vancouver's 'urban density done well' despite its housing affordability woes
Auckland Council gives its 'poster child for brownfields development', a 10-storey apartment block in New Lynn, the green light
23rd Apr 13, 12:18pm
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Auckland Council gives its 'poster child for brownfields development', a 10-storey apartment block in New Lynn, the green light
John Key says continued Auckland house price rises could make the RBNZ force up interest rates for all New Zealanders
25th Mar 13, 10:46am
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John Key says continued Auckland house price rises could make the RBNZ force up interest rates for all New Zealanders
Housing Minister Nick Smith to meet with Auckland Council as he aims to 'take the heat out of the Auckland housing market'
21st Mar 13, 11:28am
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Housing Minister Nick Smith to meet with Auckland Council as he aims to 'take the heat out of the Auckland housing market'
Bernard Hickey has a list of actions that would contain the latest housing price bubble especially in Auckland. Your view?
17th Mar 13, 9:12am
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Bernard Hickey has a list of actions that would contain the latest housing price bubble especially in Auckland. Your view?
Govt says Auckland would have to double available land to meet its own target of 13,000 extra homes a year for 30 years
13th Mar 13, 1:20pm
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Govt says Auckland would have to double available land to meet its own target of 13,000 extra homes a year for 30 years
One of New Zealand's largest development projects gets underway on the Auckland Waterfront; up to 1,000 new dwellings but most over $1 million on leasehold terms
7th Mar 13, 2:54pm
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One of New Zealand's largest development projects gets underway on the Auckland Waterfront; up to 1,000 new dwellings but most over $1 million on leasehold terms
The 'stranglehold' of Auckland's existing metropolitan urban limit must be 'smashed' for housing to be made affordable, Nick Smith says
7th Mar 13, 10:13am
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The 'stranglehold' of Auckland's existing metropolitan urban limit must be 'smashed' for housing to be made affordable, Nick Smith says
Auckland Council makes no provision for unreported leaky commercial buildings
4th Mar 13, 4:47pm
Auckland Council makes no provision for unreported leaky commercial buildings
Auckland's new waterfront innovation hub takes shape with development starting on first building
15th Feb 13, 9:27am
Auckland's new waterfront innovation hub takes shape with development starting on first building
Auckland Council releases an action plan covering twelve priority areas to address the affordable housing crisis in the city. Your view?
1st Feb 13, 11:06am
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Auckland Council releases an action plan covering twelve priority areas to address the affordable housing crisis in the city. Your view?
Opinion: David Chaston is taken aback by the shallowness of the Auckland mayor's position on affordable housing in his city. He thinks the Council is misguidedly targeting 'affordability for the wealthy'
31st Jan 13, 2:18pm
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Opinion: David Chaston is taken aback by the shallowness of the Auckland mayor's position on affordable housing in his city. He thinks the Council is misguidedly targeting 'affordability for the wealthy'
How and why the Auckland Council plans to borrow NZ$14 bln on behalf of its ratepayers over the next decade
18th Dec 12, 4:05pm
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How and why the Auckland Council plans to borrow NZ$14 bln on behalf of its ratepayers over the next decade
Auckland mayor says high cost of housing a 'complex issue', sees answers in past cheap-loan approaches, and by working with developers, banks, and the building industry. Wants to see intensification. Your view?
26th Nov 12, 5:12pm
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Auckland mayor says high cost of housing a 'complex issue', sees answers in past cheap-loan approaches, and by working with developers, banks, and the building industry. Wants to see intensification. Your view?
Bernard Hickey reviews the tough choices facing Auckland if it is to build affordable housing for 300,000+ more people and says current homeowners will have to accept big changes. Your view?
28th Oct 12, 10:05am
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Bernard Hickey reviews the tough choices facing Auckland if it is to build affordable housing for 300,000+ more people and says current homeowners will have to accept big changes. Your view?
Govt eyes more say over Auckland development rules; says if Council accepts govt panel recommendations, then no Environment Court appeals
17th Oct 12, 1:44pm
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Govt eyes more say over Auckland development rules; says if Council accepts govt panel recommendations, then no Environment Court appeals
Mayor Len Brown launches Auckland's economic development strategy calling for less property speculation and more focus on exporting high value goods
14th Sep 12, 4:32pm
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Mayor Len Brown launches Auckland's economic development strategy calling for less property speculation and more focus on exporting high value goods
The Auckland Super City's 24 point plan to become a more innovative, effective and focused council
31st Aug 12, 4:15pm
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The Auckland Super City's 24 point plan to become a more innovative, effective and focused council
Auckland Council reports NZ$233 mln annual loss after tax; Has now lost NZ$343 million after tax in its first 20 months
30th Aug 12, 10:09am
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Auckland Council reports NZ$233 mln annual loss after tax; Has now lost NZ$343 million after tax in its first 20 months
Govt, Auckland Council join forces for Tamaki redevelopment; to form company to source public and private investment for housing, economic, spatial, social initiatives
24th Jul 12, 11:39am
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Govt, Auckland Council join forces for Tamaki redevelopment; to form company to source public and private investment for housing, economic, spatial, social initiatives