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Jan 25, 2023Liked by Malcolm McCracken

Great post Malcolm. It looks like some steps have been taken toward your second option: https://www.hud.govt.nz/news/developers-can-now-apply-for-funding-through-the-build-ready-development-pathway/

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Thanks for sharing that Joe. It will be interesting to see how that fund is used on consented developments. Some was used to acquire more land in the Carrington (UNITEC) development.

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May 18, 2023Liked by Malcolm McCracken

Another great article Malcolm! News out two days ago from the Government accepting eight of the nine recommendations from the market study into building supply competition:

https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/government-taking-action-improve-building-supply-competition

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Thanks for sharing Richard. I did see that which is great news. Also great that the "Government will soon consult on an economy-wide review into the use of land covenants." Not only does this make it harder for new businesses to enter the market but it is being used to recreate minimum parking requirements by developers in Queenstown which will make it more difficult for multi-unit housing to be built.

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‘Kāinga Ora revealed as secret buyer of $21m-plus housing development’

https://www.oneroof.co.nz/news/43011

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