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Government tweaks housing intensification rules in Auckland

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Publish Date
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 6:19am
The political parties are fighting over how to build more houses and whether landlords or renters should be protected. Photo / Alex Burton
The political parties are fighting over how to build more houses and whether landlords or renters should be protected. Photo / Alex Burton

Government tweaks housing intensification rules in Auckland

Author
Newstalk ZB ,
Publish Date
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 6:19am

The Government's reducing Auckland's housing capacity number from just over two million homes, to 1.6 million. 

Before becoming legislation, Auckland Council will need to tell Cabinet how it plans to zone for the changes.  

Franklin Ward Councillor Andy Baker shares his thoughts with Ryan. 

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