New housing barely dents shortage
Cranes and construction sites currently form a hefty presence around Auckland’s cityscape.
At the same time, the latest Statistics New Zealand data shows the issuing of consents in Auckland continues on an upward trend and construction is a driving force in the region’s economy.
This week alone, Building and Housing Minister Nick Smith announced nine more Special Housing Areas (SHAs) for the city and launched a new precinct at the Hobsonville Point housing development.
The new SHAs, which are a mix of brownfield and greenfield sites, spread around the Auckland region, will, potentially, yield 1100 new houses for the city.
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