urban economic research finds that so-called "character protections", such prevent development in older suburbs, impose costs (housing, transport, agglomeration) that exceed their benefits by $391-$1,375 per household p.a.

PC78 FAILS TO DELIVER ON HOUSING $5 Billion on CRL — But Still No Room to Grow “PC78 gives us the density of Botany and the house prices of Manhattan”, says Scott Caldwell, the spokesperson for the Coalition for More Homes. See our statement: morehomes.nz/news/pc78-fail…

Consent has been granted!

Auckland, remember when you could just build something dramatically out of scale and character in the low-rise central suburbs and no-one cared (that's the Northern Club)

Continuing their expansion into the residential property sector, Precinct Property recently acquired a large empty site at 99 College Hill. A location that should be upzoned further given close proximity to the City Centre, Ponsonby Town Centre and on Frequent Bus Routes.

Now marketing, The Stables. Really dig mid-rise brick like this parkviewakl.co.nz/the-stables#:~….

Resource Consent has been granted for 29 new homes at 25 Wellington St, Howick. This includes a 14-unit apartment block with private gym, two public retail tenancies and basement carpark, 13 terraced dwellings and 2 standalone dwellings in the Business – Mixed Use Zone

#StationNews: Aucklanders could soon see 15-storey apartment towers sprouting up around train stations, under a new council plan that also clamps down on building in flood-prone suburbs. Via Stuff: stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360795…

When we relax planning rules that restrict development in desirable locations, then more development can and will often occur. Many people seem strangely resistant to what strikes me as an intuitive process.

Many planners must understand that just because a zone allows for a certain number of storeys, it doesn't mean it will be developed — and this is perfectly fine.

Take home points - Auckland asked for this and we’ve delivered - New plan means more choice around where and how Auckland grows - but it has to grow, because abundant housing is a fiscal and moral imperative and one of the best things we can for do for growth and productivity.