Related Content Unitary Plan finally on view Video Watch NZ Herald Focus: Auckland's Unitary Plan explained Future of Auckland unveiled: Unitary Plan to go up and out Video Watch: Unitary Plan infographicThe panel today recommended more urban sprawl, greater densification, and the provision of 420,000 new dwellings in Auckland over the next 24 years. But he was encouraged by the recommendations for the plan, which the Government believes are crucial to making housing more affordable in Auckland. Housing Minister Nick Smith said the Government would be giving the Auckland Council "clear air" to consider the recommendations of an independent panel on the city's 30-year plan, which were released today. Recommended zoning plan for central Auckland (Waitamata region)Recommended zoning plan for Auckland- NZ Herald "It beggars belief the Government asked the panel to scrap affordability requirements when Auckland is desperately short of affordable housing," Little said.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 27, 2016 04:30 UTC