READ MORE:* Unitary Plan recommends greater housing density for Auckland* Read the proposed Unitary Plan here* Auckland's Unitary Plan recommendations revealed: Live blog* What does Auckland's Unitary Plan mean? However, until it's approved, this version of the Unitary Plan is still just paper and political arguments. Pattrick Smellie: Auckland – just get on with itPeter MeechamOPINION: The downside of living a democratic country where having your say is not just expected but demanded, is that resulting democratic processes can drag on for years. That's why so much hope is vested in Wednesday's recommendations of the Independent Hearings Panel on Auckland's draft Unitary Plan. But when it comes to building a lot of affordable housing very quickly, Christchurch has been an object lesson for Auckland.

Source: Stuff July 27, 2016 04:58 UTC