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Housing Minister says modified housing plan more 'politically sustainable' for Auckland

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Publish Date
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 6:06pm
Photo / Mark Mitchell
Photo / Mark Mitchell

Housing Minister says modified housing plan more 'politically sustainable' for Auckland

Author
九一星空无限talk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 6:06pm

Auckland's suburban, heritage, and green areas aren't guaranteed immunity from housing intensification. 

The Government has revised the city's housing capacity number in a new plan - from just over 2 million, to 1.6 million, with more focus on the city and transport hubs. 

It follows pushback from Aucklanders - particularly in National strongholds like 艑r膩kei, Mt Eden and Franklin.

But Housing Minister Chris Bishop says it's ultimately up to the council where houses are built.   

"If they wish to take growth out of the suburbs, then they can do that. The strong feedback coming through is that that's what they want to do."

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