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David Seymour Slams Auckland's Housing Policy Failures

1/20/2026

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David Seymour, leader of the Act Party in New Zealand, criticized the government's handling of Auckland housing policies.
He noted that bipartisan support for the Medium Density Residential Standards (MDRS) has eroded, leading to Plan Change 120.
Plan Change 120 aims to enable two million potential homes but faces opposition due to concerns about high-density developments near single-family homes.
Seymour advocates faster consent processes and improved infrastructure to boost affordability.

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David Seymour, leader of the Act Party in New Zealand, criticized the government's handling of Auckland housing policies.
He noted that bipartisan support for the Medium Density Residential Standards (MDRS) has eroded, leading to Plan Change 120.
Plan Change 120 aims to enable two million potential homes but faces opposition due to concerns about high-density developments near single-family homes.
Seymour advocates faster consent processes and improved infrastructure to boost affordability.