If the port had to pay commercial rent for its land, it would soon start selling it for higher-value uses, says the Auckland mayoral hopeful.
ANZ Bank New Zealand tends to have wider relationships with its business customers than just providing loans.
Council planner has rejected the tech billionaire's plans largely on environmental grounds.
Housing consents have shown little sign of tailing off despite financial and building challenges, though market commentators think they've now hit their ceiling.