Government overrules Christchurch City Council housing intensification plans

Saturday 7 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sat 7 Jun 2025, 2:34pm

In this story Chris Bishop, Phil Mauger

Minister Chris Bishop has rejected most of the Christchurch City Council's proposals for a custom housing development plan. Mayor Phil Mauger described the decision as a blow following a three-year effort, while others have welcomed the move for providing certainty.

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1. The PressSat 7 Jun 2025, 5:00am

   ‘Wasted millions of dollars’: Christchurch forced to allow housing intensification (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSat 7 Jun 2025, 5:03am

   'Kick in the guts': Government knocks back most of Christchurch council's housing plans (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZSat 7 Jun 2025, 10:58am

   'Kick in the guts': Govt knocks back Christchurch council housing plans (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesSat 7 Jun 2025, 2:34pm

   Govt knocks back Christchurch council's housing plan (opens in new tab)