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Napier Council Proposes Six-Storey Housing Plan Amid Court Appeals

8/11/2026

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Napier City Council proposes a District Plan to allow six-storey housing on 1,595 properties in Taradale and city centre.
The plan faces 12 Court appeals and does not guarantee six-storey construction on every site.
Graeme Broderick said the complex opposite Napier Health will be sold, leaving Kainga Ora with no influence over development.
Laura Duncan warned a six-storey building could cut her solar output from 46.9 kWh to 28.0 kWh per day.

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Napier City Council proposes a District Plan to allow six-storey housing on 1,595 properties in Taradale and city centre.
The plan faces 12 Court appeals and does not guarantee six-storey construction on every site.
Graeme Broderick said the complex opposite Napier Health will be sold, leaving Kainga Ora with no influence over development.
Laura Duncan warned a six-storey building could cut her solar output from 46.9 kWh to 28.0 kWh per day.