Govt instructs Auckland Council to allow 15 storeys-plus buildings near key train stations

Auckland Mandates High-Density Housing Near CRL Stations in Major Urban Growth Push

Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Auckland Minister Simeon Brown confirmed that the Government will introduce a crucial amendment to the Resource Management (Consenting and Other Matters) Amendment Bill.

City Rail Link: Govt clears way for taller buildings around stations

The government will force Auckland Council to allow apartments of at least 15 storeys around three key train stations.

Govt instructs Auckland Council to allow 15 storeys-plus buildings near key train stations

The Government has instructed the Auckland Council to allow apartment buildings of at least 15 storeys near key train stations as the City Rail Link (CRL)...

Auckland: Taller Buildings Near Train Stations Planned - Archyworldys

Auckland’s housing crisis isn’t just about a lack of houses; it’s about where those houses are. Currently, over 70% of Auckland’s residential… The post Auckland: Taller Buildings Near Train Stations Planned appeared first on Archyworldys.

New Density Rules for Inner West train stations - Greater Auckland

The government have announced more details about their plans to require even more density around some train stations to make the most of the City Rail Link. A few weeks ago, Chris Bishop who is the minister for both transport and housing, announced changes to how Auckland processes its zoning changes in response to government requirements for allowing intensification. As part of that, he also said new rules were to come in to require even more d…

Bernard Hickey gives real praise to Chris Bishop but then highlights why he is failing

I consider Bernard Hickey as one of the best political/economic commentators in NZ, so when he is praising Chris Bishop, it forces me to reconsider my undying hatred for Chris Bishop… A housing supply shock in exactly the wrong direction Chris Bishop wants to unleash a housing supply shock to improve affordability & is revamping the rules for councils, but his actions so far have actually slashed and/or frozen new housing supply I admire Housing…