National committed to housing intensification – Bishop

National committed to housing intensification – Bishop
Christchurch is the only tier 1 city in the country not to notify an intensification-enabling plan change. (Image: Christchurch city council)
Oliver Lewis
The National party says it’s committed to housing intensification measures, despite comments from a senior MP that appeared to open the door to possible changes.In a statement provided to BusinessDesk, National’s housing spokesman, Chris Bishop, said the party supported the national policy statement on urban development (NPS-UD) and the medium density residential standards (MDRS).Both directives – supply-side responses to the housing crisis – require councils to amend their district plans to enable housing intensificatio...

More Property

Vector faces fresh complaint on unfair contract terms
Property

Vector faces fresh complaint on unfair contract terms

Vector faces more scrutiny over contract terms after Commerce Commission advice.

Vector ‘on notice’ for unfair contract terms; complainant now facing higher costs
Property

Vector ‘on notice’ for unfair contract terms; complainant now facing higher costs

A developer’s Fair Trading win against Vector feels like a loss.

Garth Bray 01 Jul 2025
Investore buys New Lynn Bunnings site for $43 million
Property

Investore buys New Lynn Bunnings site for $43 million

Investore Property has struck a deal to acquire the Bunnings complex in New Lynn, Auckland.The company told the market on Friday it had entered an unconditional agreement to acquire the property for $43 million.The 2.2-hectare site at 2–12 Titirangi Rd features an 11,000sq m buil...

Staff reporters 27 Jun 2025