Housing Intensification Begins This Season

It’s election year, leading to significant Government U-turns, notably the decision to abandon plans for Auckland Council to change zoning rules for building two million homes over the next 30 years. This reversal benefits Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown and the National party by preventing competitors like Act, New Zealand First, and Labour from capitalizing on housing issues. Despite improved business confidence, National’s polling remains stagnant, with concerns over its housing policies affecting voter sentiment. The first 2023 poll indicates the coalition’s slight rise but shows National could lose several MPs, intensifying its vulnerability.

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