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The Huddle: Why do we think the Government had to back down on Auckland housing?

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Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 7:59pm

The Huddle: Why do we think the Government had to back down on Auckland housing?

Author
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Publish Date
Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 7:59pm

Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar and former Labour MP Phil Goff joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

Wellington City Council wants local authorities to have more power to curb heritage listings. Do we think this is a good idea?

Chris Bishop today confirmed the Government is revising the city's housing capacity number in its new plan and focusing more on building in the city and by transport hubs. Why do we think the Government had to back down? 

Winston Peters copped some backlash over some comments that Labour and the Greens have dubbed 'racist'. Do we think this backlash is fair?

Why do we think the Government hit pause on introducing four-year terms?

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