Auckland Council will go to iwi authorities, government ministries and local boards for consultation on a draft plan that is proposing to increase intensification in the inner suburbs and strengthen hazard rules for new buildings. 

Auckland’s population will cross 2 million people  in the 2030’s however there is not currently enough housing available in the market to house everyone who calls Auckland home. 

This is exacerbated by affordability issues, where many renters and first-home buyers are being priced out of the market. 

The Prime Minister also recently said that he wants to see consistent house price growth as the country grapples with a long-tailed recession. 

Producer Sanat talked to Councillor Julie Fairey about this new plan to zone for nearly 2 million new dwellings in the city and why it is that Auckland Council is pursuing this change in the current moment.