Lisa Owen interviews Auckland Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse

“So that we’ve got the levers that Government has around population, around growth and around helping out with some financing of infrastructure, which again will unlock the ability for us to develop other areas” Says REINZ figures showing only 9% of new build consents...

Council acts for Capital’s housing supply

The City Council entered into a Housing Accord with Government in June 2014 that aims to support an increase in housing supply and improve housing affordability. The Accord sets ambitious targets for the number of dwellings and sections to be consented and built...

Housing NZ sells off ‘social’ land

The 24ha site formerly part of the Papakura army camp, between Walters Rd and McLennan Park, was bought by Housing NZ in June 2004 for $10.7 million. Its rating valuation has more than doubled to $23.4 million because of Auckland’s desperate housing shortage,...

Auckland housing bonds 2015

For the period December 2014-June 2015, CHA will be working to build the independent board and raise the necessary capital for the launch. For further information, please read the following documents: Auckland Housing Bonds – Media Release (PDF 67KB) Auckland...