Dispute erupts over housing intensification in Christchurch

Thursday 19 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 19 Jun 2025, 5:00am

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Housing Minister Chris Bishop has criticised the Christchurch City Council for delays in housing intensification. A senior city councillor has responded to the criticism following a speech in Wellington. The Government is also introducing new powers that would allow the minister to overrule local council planning decisions.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffThu 19 Jun 2025, 5:00am

   ‘Despot’ or housing saviour? Chris Bishop to gain power to overrule councils (opens in new tab)

2. The PressThu 19 Jun 2025, 5:00am

   ‘That is nuts’: Christchurch councillor in spat with minister over housing intensification (opens in new tab)