This article by Francis McRae argues that the bipartisan housing enabling bill will reduce the pressure to build on greenfield sites like Riverhead, Kumeu and Huapai. “However, the bill does allow growth right across the city so admittedly some growth will occur in outer areas. But in aggregate growth will be greater in inner suburbs both because that’s where market demand is highest, and because that’s where current planning rules are most restrictive.”https://www.greaterauckland.org.nz/…/debunking…/…RNZ’s media watch review of opposition to, and support for, the bipartisan (for now) housing enabling bill. https://www.rnz.co.nz/audio/player?audio_id=2018823128
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