Government to oppose appeal blocking $1.2 bln Auckland housing scheme

Government to oppose appeal blocking $1.2 bln Auckland housing scheme
Paul McBeth
By Paul McBeth Feb. 1 (BusinessDesk) - Environment Minister Nick Smith and Housing New Zealand have joined legal proceedings in support of Auckland Council and Fletcher Building opposing a bid by community groups to only allow low-rise housing in a $1.2 billion housing redevelopment on the disused site of the Three Kings quarry. Community groups South Epsom Planning Group and Three Kings United Group want to overturn approval for the redevelopment of the 22-hectare quarry and have lodged appeals in the Environment Court which would requir...