Housing initiative unable to progress
Non-profit initiative thehomepage.nz was launched in October with the goal of uniting relevant public and private sector groups to work together to tackle Auckland’s housing crisis.
The goal of the initiative was to define the true nature and scope of the crisis and then develop a comprehensive solution, along with a detailed plan to achieve it.
Founder Leonie Freeman, who is a director of Goodman Property Trust, said that many groups and individuals had indicated their willingness to put their shoulders to the wheel alongside her.
But there was not a sufficient level of support – in particular from the government and Auckland Council - to progress the project further, she said.
Neither the government or Auckland Council have responded to Freeman’s proposal, but she understands Auckland mayor Phil Goff has decided not to support the initiative.
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