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Auckland Unitary Plan

Building and Construction Minister Smith says getting better estimates of NZ housing shortage is tough without becoming Soviet-style economy
14th Feb 17, 11:07am
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Building and Construction Minister Smith says getting better estimates of NZ housing shortage is tough without becoming Soviet-style economy
PM English welcomes Auckland unitary plan ruling; Eyes development on govt land in Mt Roskill, Avondale and South Auckland in addition to existing projects
13th Feb 17, 5:50pm
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PM English welcomes Auckland unitary plan ruling; Eyes development on govt land in Mt Roskill, Avondale and South Auckland in addition to existing projects
NZ house prices look to have peaked, Joyce says as Treasury warns borrowers on rising interest rates; Greens eye BC-style stamp duty
8th Feb 17, 4:02pm
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NZ house prices look to have peaked, Joyce says as Treasury warns borrowers on rising interest rates; Greens eye BC-style stamp duty
Mt Albert by-election reveals extent to which Labour and the Greens see eye-to-eye, as they set their sights on National
22nd Jan 17, 7:02am
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Mt Albert by-election reveals extent to which Labour and the Greens see eye-to-eye, as they set their sights on National
Matthew Paetz, Auckland planning manager of The Property Group, calls for a US-style solution to Auckland's housing woes
19th Jan 17, 11:58am
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Matthew Paetz, Auckland planning manager of The Property Group, calls for a US-style solution to Auckland's housing woes
Paul Glass argues New Zealand should target a desired rate of population so we can plan for the necessary infrastructure and housing required rather than trying to play catch up
10th Dec 16, 8:20am
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Paul Glass argues New Zealand should target a desired rate of population so we can plan for the necessary infrastructure and housing required rather than trying to play catch up
RBNZ concerned range of challenges facing the construction industry will limit high density building and intensification in Auckland
12th Nov 16, 5:02am
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RBNZ concerned range of challenges facing the construction industry will limit high density building and intensification in Auckland
Finance Minister signals significant ramping up of house building on Housing NZ Corp land in Auckland; says Govt will be major provider of "medium density, medium-priced" housing in Auckland; suggests Govt may spend on housing rather than tax cuts
10th Oct 16, 8:02am
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Finance Minister signals significant ramping up of house building on Housing NZ Corp land in Auckland; says Govt will be major provider of "medium density, medium-priced" housing in Auckland; suggests Govt may spend on housing rather than tax cuts
Geoff Simmons wants Auckland to just get on with the Unitary Plan, says there are no loss of 'rights' involved, the 'heritage' claims are a smokescreen, and the delays kneecap tomorrow's heritage
1st Oct 16, 9:17am
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Geoff Simmons wants Auckland to just get on with the Unitary Plan, says there are no loss of 'rights' involved, the 'heritage' claims are a smokescreen, and the delays kneecap tomorrow's heritage
Auckland building consents could be delayed as appeals against the new Unitary Plan grind their way through the courts
28th Sep 16, 4:43pm
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Auckland building consents could be delayed as appeals against the new Unitary Plan grind their way through the courts
Country's biggest house builder says Auckland housing crisis requires major Government investment to fund housing, infrastructure; also calls for Council action and for MUDs to be considered; Housing NZ sees scope for 30,000 new Auckland homes
25th Sep 16, 10:26pm
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Country's biggest house builder says Auckland housing crisis requires major Government investment to fund housing, infrastructure; also calls for Council action and for MUDs to be considered; Housing NZ sees scope for 30,000 new Auckland homes
Auckland Council says about 30 legal challenges made against Unitary Plan decisions as deadline nears
16th Sep 16, 3:18pm
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Auckland Council says about 30 legal challenges made against Unitary Plan decisions as deadline nears
The Reserve Bank's 40% deposit rule for investors already seems like yesterday's news...now all eyes are on the proposed debt-to-income ratios
9th Sep 16, 9:40am
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The Reserve Bank's 40% deposit rule for investors already seems like yesterday's news...now all eyes are on the proposed debt-to-income ratios
The Reserve Bank is indicating that some - unnamed - banks have deliberately tightened internal credit policies by applying a more restrictive approach to LVR rules than necessary
6th Sep 16, 2:46pm
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The Reserve Bank is indicating that some - unnamed - banks have deliberately tightened internal credit policies by applying a more restrictive approach to LVR rules than necessary
RBNZ decides to further extend the exemption from LVR rules for newly constructed homes to assist in creation of new housing stock
5th Sep 16, 3:25pm
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RBNZ decides to further extend the exemption from LVR rules for newly constructed homes to assist in creation of new housing stock
Bernard Hickey argues a land tax and/or targeted rates would change the expectations of unending tax-free capital gains with low holding costs that is driving a frenzy of land-banking in Auckland
28th Aug 16, 5:02am
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Bernard Hickey argues a land tax and/or targeted rates would change the expectations of unending tax-free capital gains with low holding costs that is driving a frenzy of land-banking in Auckland
Auckland Council's 'decision version' of the Unitary Plan, including maps, notified and open to appeal through the court
19th Aug 16, 6:46pm
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Auckland Council's 'decision version' of the Unitary Plan, including maps, notified and open to appeal through the court
Auckland Council says Unitary Plan to provide for more than 400,000 new homes to meet the demands of Auckland’s growth over the next 30 years
15th Aug 16, 3:19pm
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Auckland Council says Unitary Plan to provide for more than 400,000 new homes to meet the demands of Auckland’s growth over the next 30 years
Brendon Harre and David Lupton set out the case for more, and more variety of intensive housing options in New Zealand's urban areas
14th Aug 16, 10:35am
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Brendon Harre and David Lupton set out the case for more, and more variety of intensive housing options in New Zealand's urban areas
Auckland Council staff suggest Councillors reject 14 recommendations made by the expert hearings panel on the Unitary Plan
8th Aug 16, 5:34pm
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Auckland Council staff suggest Councillors reject 14 recommendations made by the expert hearings panel on the Unitary Plan
BNZ's Tony Alexander argues building 422,000 houses in Auckland over 25 years requires a volume of building that previously took 161 years to achieve
5th Aug 16, 12:36pm
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BNZ's Tony Alexander argues building 422,000 houses in Auckland over 25 years requires a volume of building that previously took 161 years to achieve
Andrew Campbell on the climate crisis, urban design, low incomes, making the Olympics work financially, Pokemon Go, Dilbert & more
5th Aug 16, 10:34am
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Andrew Campbell on the climate crisis, urban design, low incomes, making the Olympics work financially, Pokemon Go, Dilbert & more
Gareth Morgan likes the latest version of the Auckland Unitary Plan, despite some flaws. Now he offers some solutions for the over-stimulated demand
30th Jul 16, 8:43am
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Gareth Morgan likes the latest version of the Auckland Unitary Plan, despite some flaws. Now he offers some solutions for the over-stimulated demand
Rarely used land tax rule could catch gains from sales of land rezoned in the Unitary Plan
30th Jul 16, 5:02am
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Rarely used land tax rule could catch gains from sales of land rezoned in the Unitary Plan
'Going up' is not giving Auckland more affordable housing any more. In fact, most 2016 projects are for large and expensive apartments as capacity constraints shift resources
29th Jul 16, 2:08pm
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'Going up' is not giving Auckland more affordable housing any more. In fact, most 2016 projects are for large and expensive apartments as capacity constraints shift resources