Napier updates district plan to allow six-storey housing developments

NZ HeraldRNZ1NewsStuffFriday 7 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated

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Napier City Council has updated its proposed District Plan to permit six-storey terraced homes and apartment-style living on 44 streets near Taradale and the central city. The changes follow a multi-year review and will take effect once all appeals are resolved.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Fri 7 Nov 2025, 8:13am · 4 reports from 4 outlets over 5 hours
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