Housing Accord
Accord's failed promise of affordable homes
Fewer than 3 percent of new houses built under the Housing Accord are affordable to first home buyers and some Auckland councillors say it's time for the Government and developers to step up. Audio
Auckland Housing Accord a 'dismal failure' - Chris Darby
Senior Auckland councillor Chris Darby is calling government's Housing Accord a dismal failure in addressing home affordability in the country's main city. New council figures show fewer than 100… Audio
Auckland housing accord running ahead of expectations
The Government and Auckland Council say they're ahead of schedule at the mid-point of their three year housing accord, designed to increase the number of homes built in the city. Audio
Housing Minister on future of Auckland housing initiative.
And, listening to that is the Building and Housing Minister, Nick Smith Audio
Auckland Council puts brakes on Housing Accord
The Auckland Council is putting the brakes on its Housing Accord with the government, signalling it is unwilling to fast track making more rural land available for housing unless the government fronts… Audio
Auckland Housing Accord exceeds first-year targets
But the Labour Party says the Accord's failed to make a dent in the city's housing crisis, and is calling it a hopeless failure. Audio