Auckland’s Milldale housing project approved – second under fast-track law as ministers promise momentum building

Auckland’s Milldale housing project approved – second under fast-track law as ministers promise momentum building
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones announce the project approval on Friday. (Photo: Supplied)
Michael Neilson
The Government has approved a major housing development in North Auckland under its fast-track consenting regime, promising more than 1,100 new homes and a $595 million boost to the economy, while insisting the pace of approvals will soon pick up.Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones on Friday confirmed the approval of Fulton Hogan Land Development’s Milldale civil works project at Wainui, west of Silverdale. Third project approved under fast-trackIt is the second housing project and the t...

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