Council Targets 650 Short-Term Rentals | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 4, 2026 · 1m

The Mackenzie District Council is cracking down on over 650 short-term rental properties, launching a sweeping crackdown after discovering widespread rule-breaking. Started in July, the initiative now includes full compliance checks against planning laws and building codes, focusing on guest limits, setup, and tax payments. Non-compliant owners must halt operations and apply for proper permits—strictly enforcing the six-guest cap and requiring special consent for larger groups. Ongoing monitoring ensures compliance, with penalties for repeat offenders. This aggressive stance, foreshadowed by…