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Auckland’s Housing Crunch | Auckland News
Auckland’s pushing to build 1.4 million new homes, including towering 15-story apartments in historic neighborhoods like Mount Eden and Epsom—sparking fierce debate. While the council offers two options, most residents reject both, fearing loss of character and dire infrastructure risks like sewage floods. Yet advocates argue denser housing is vital to tackle affordability and stop young people from fleeing the city. After heated discussion, the local board sided with Option B—intensification—but insists growth must spread to other transit-connected areas, balancing preservation with…
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