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Developer Urges Reforms to Boost Affordable Housing in NZ

5/20/2025

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Mark Todd, a leading Auckland developer, voices strong concerns over the Medium Density Residential Standards (MDRS), claiming they stifle the creation of quality affordable housing. He highlights how the Building Code complicates apartment construction, driving up costs and causing delays. Todd calls for improved planning policies and increased foreign investment to enhance housing supply and urban living in New Zealand.

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Mark Todd, a leading Auckland developer, voices strong concerns over the Medium Density Residential Standards (MDRS), claiming they stifle the creation of quality affordable housing. He highlights how the Building Code complicates apartment construction, driving up costs and causing delays. Todd calls for improved planning policies and increased foreign investment to enhance housing supply and urban living in New Zealand.