Articles by Bernard Osman
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Auckland
'Demonstrably unfair': Auckland faces harsher housing density rules than Christchurch, critics say
Monday, 1 December 2025, 9:15amOpponents of Auckland’s planning rule changes for greater intensification argue that Christchurch has been given a softer...
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Auckland
Auckland councillor Bo Burns pushes review of city’s flat rates system
Monday, 24 November 2025, 10:08amNew Auckland councillor Bo Burns has raised the thorny issue of flattening the rates system, a change favouring owners of...
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Auckland
'Stronger hazard rules will apply': Auckland Council tightens flood‑zone building
Monday, 3 November 2025, 1:18pmHigh-density housing will be prohibited in parts of Henderson, Milford and Māngere from today, as new rules take effect to...
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Auckland
'Really important to me': Inside Wayne Brown’s post‑election plans for Auckland
Monday, 13 October 2025, 8:59amAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown has a list he wants to tick off before Christmas, including getting back on the tennis court after...
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National
Proposed ban on private helipads after Mowbray's $24m home greenlit
Friday, 4 July 2025, 3:01pmAuckland councillors could soon take the initiative to prohibit private helipads in residential areas. Waitematā and Gulf...
