Government considers changes to Auckland viewshaft height restrictions

Friday 21 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 21 Feb 2025, 2:55pm

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Transport Minister Chris Bishop is proposing new high-density housing developments in Auckland to support economic growth. The plan includes potential 10 to 20-storey apartment blocks near rail lines and a review of long-standing height restrictions designed to protect views of volcanic cones.

How they headlined it

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1. The PostFri 21 Feb 2025, 12:53pm

   ‘Fresh look’ at Auckland viewshaft rules on the agenda (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 21 Feb 2025, 2:55pm

   Minister Chris Bishop dreams of high-rise apartments around Auckland's train stations (opens in new tab)