Shift is there but lag still hindering Housing, the number one issue in Auckland if not New Zealand and the very issue the Government is extremely exposed on for … Continue reading Wrong Type of Houses Being Built in Auckland. But Unitary Plan is Causing a Shift
THAB Zone working as intended Yesterday the Herald ran a story of a medium-sized apartment complex hitting public notification before its resource consent is granted. The complex is in … Continue reading Takapuna Apartment Development Example of Unitary Plan Working
Pressures in Southern Auckland require some more unique thinking [Republishing this after it gotten lost with Cyclone Cook] From 2013-2016 when the Unitary Plan was being created I floated … Continue reading Growth Pressures in Southern Auckland: Is/Should the Super Metropolitan Centre to Make a Comeback?
Good news for Auckland An email came through last night updating on the latest with appeals against the Unitary Plan. I keep tabs on these emails so I know … Continue reading Auckland 2040 Withdraw Unitary Plan Appeals
Influences appeals to the Unitary Plan Just in: High Court determines approach to “scope” lawful The High Court has today released a decision ruling that the Auckland Unitary Plan … Continue reading High Court Rules #UnitaryPlan Hearings Panel Approach to Scope is LEGAL
Government helping? Regular Auckland commentator Bryce came up with an idea that could boost our sagging housing supply while at the same time building communities as well. It stems … Continue reading An Idea for Auckland: Using Self Build to Help Build Homes AND Communities
New rule book now live From Auckland Council: Auckland Unitary Plan becomes operative The parts of the Auckland Unitary Plan not subject to appeal will officially become operative from … Continue reading #UnitaryPlan Goes Operative (in part)
We proactive or reactive as a City? With Mayor-elect Phil Goff having picked his Deputy Mayor (Bill Cashmore) and having set up the Committee structure (similar to Len Brown) … Continue reading Community and Environment Committee Supersedes Planning Committee in Importance
For Your Information From Auckland Council: Appeals period for designations begins The separate appeals period for designations included in the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan begins from today. A designation … Continue reading #UnitaryPlan Appeals Open for Designations. Updates On Unitary Plan Appeals
What is in the pipeline With a 14-7 progressive-conservative split on the Governing Body of Auckland Council (see: 15% Council Reputation = Elect Exact Same Council Makeup) it looks like a … Continue reading The Next Three Years Ahead for Southern Auckland
Talking Southern Auckland 