Request denied- Christchurch housing intensification plan to go ahead
Housing Minister Chris Bishop has told the Christchurch City Council he won’t support its request to pause a plan change which would allow for more, and taller, buildings.
ROBERT KITCHIN / THE POST 2 March 2024
Stop The Zombie Plan Change
Auckland has already planned it’s growth for the next 30 plus years - so why is the Coalition Government not allowing Councils to withdraw from Plan Change 78?
'Broken' housing market a 'national disgrace': Housing minister Chris Bishop will take over decision-making powers on disputed district plan changes from the environment minister.
Housing Minister Chris Bishop will likely be the final decision-maker on the contentious Wellington district plan change process. (Image: NZME) Business Desk 27 Feb 2024
Chris Bishop takes control of planning appeals, floats GST sharing as solution to housing crisis.
The Government wants to allow cities more freedom in how they develop. Photo / Jason Oxenham