Two scenarios for housing intensification and resilience (Plan Change 120)
On Tuesday 9 June, the Policy, Planning, and Development Committee of Auckland Council voted to ask local boards and iwi for feedback on two options for potential amendments to Plan Change 120.
Plan Change 120: Housing Intensification continues with tight timeframes
On Tuesday 9 June, the Policy, Planning, and Development Committee of Auckland Council voted to ask local boards and iwi for feedback on two options for potential amendments to Plan Change 120.
Plan Change 120 - housing intensification
The Government has changed the target for housing intensification in Auckland again and the Governing Body (Mayor and Councillors) have been meeting to work through the potential options for how to respond to this new target.
More changes for housing intensification laws…
Today Housing and RMA Reform Minister Hon. Chris Bishop announced more changes to the legislation requiring housing intensification in Auckland.
Public submissions on Plan change 120 close soon
Public submissions on proposed Plan Change 120: Housing Intensification and Resilience closes this Friday 19 December at 5pm.
East Auckland turn out for public meeting on intensification
On Tuesday night there was a public information session for East Auckland to understand more about the proposed housing intensification and what it might mean for their communities.
Public shares concerns about intensification at public meeting
On Tuesday 25 November there was a public meeting in Ōtara for the communities of South and East Auckland to learn more about the proposals for housing intensification and ask questions.
New plan for housing intensification
Last week the Governing Body of Auckland Council (Mayor and Councillors) voted to approve the replacement plan for intensification.
Draft intensification plans released
On 21 August 2025 the Policy and Planning Committee endorsed a draft replacement plan change to enable staff to consult on it with iwi authorities, government ministries and adjoining councils, and to request local board views on the draft replacement plan change and a corresponding withdrawal in part of PC78.
Opportunity to take back (some) control of intensification
Parliament has just passed legislation that gives Auckland an opportunity to take back some control of housing intensification. But there are still challenges ahead and there are limitations on what can be done next.