NZ Urban Development news from the media | 25 February 2025 | Speech to Committee for Auckland

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Speech to Committee for Auckland

The speech delivered by the New Zealand Minister for Auckland, Hon. Michael Wood, focuses on the government's commitment to addressing key challenges in Auckland. It outlines the importance of central and local government working together to enhance Auckland’s infrastructure, public transport systems, and housing. The speech highlights various ongoing projects and initiatives aimed at improving the city's economic growth, sustainability, and livability. Minister Wood emphasises the role of collaboration between the government, local authorities, and communities in tackling Auckland's complex issues, such as housing affordability, urban sprawl, and climate change.

The Minister also addresses the necessity of investing in Auckland's infrastructure to accommodate future population growth while ensuring equitable development for all residents. He advocates for continued innovation in public transport solutions and sustainable city planning to create a more inclusive and resilient Auckland.

https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/speech-committee-auckland-0

Auckland Council monthly housing update, February 2025

February highlights:

  • 952 dwellings were consented in December 2024.
  • In the year ending December 2024, 13,939 dwellings were consented in the region.
  • 25 per cent of new dwellings consented in December 2024 were houses, 31 per cent were apartments and 44 per cent were townhouses, flats, units, retirement village units, or other types of attached dwellings.
  • 30 dwellings were consented on Kāinga Ora or Tāmaki Regeneration Company owned land in December 2024.
  • 915 dwellings consented in December 2024 were inside the RUB. Over the past 12 months, 95 per cent of new dwellings consented were inside the RUB.
  • 50 per cent of dwellings consented were inside the 1500m walking catchments of the rapid transit network in December 2024.
  • 107 dwellings were consented on properties overlapping hazard zones in December 2024, accounting for 11 per cent of total dwellings consented. Over the past 12 months, 14 per cent of new dwellings were consented on properties overlapping a hazard zone.
  • 1019 dwellings were ‘completed’ by having a Code Compliance Certificate (CCC) issued in December 2024.

https://www.knowledgeauckland.org.nz/publications/auckland-monthly-housing-update-february-2025/

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