Resetting investment in housing and urban development

Going for Housing Growth programme

28 May 26

The Going for Housing Growth programme (GfHG) is part of the Government’s broader plan to tackle New Zealand’s ongoing housing shortage.

Te Kukūnga Waka (Carrington residential development)

20 January 26

Over the next 10 to 15-plus years, a new urban village of at least 4,000 homes will be built as part of Te Kukūnga Waka (the Carrington residential development). The development covers 39.7 hectares of land in Mt Albert, Auckland, next to the Unitec campus.

Emissions reduction plan

06 January 26

Emissions reduction plans are released by the Government and set out how Aotearoa New Zealand will meet its emissions reduction targets. They also set a path for meeting our long-term emissions reduction targets.

National adaptation plan

06 January 26

On this page you’ll find information about our contributions to the national adaption plan, led by the Ministry for the Environment.

Government Policy Statement on Housing and Urban Development (GPS-HUD)

21 November 25

The Government Policy Statement on Housing and Urban Development (GPS-HUD) sets a direction for housing and urban development in Aotearoa New Zealand.

National Policy Statement on Urban Development

30 June 25

The National Policy Statement on Urban Development (NPS-UD) aims to make sure that New Zealand’s towns and cities are well-functioning urban environments that meet the changing needs of our diverse communities.

Large-scale projects

22 May 25

Large-scale projects are urban redevelopment projects that focus on social housing renewal and infrastructure upgrades in locations where many social houses are reaching the end of their useful lives.

Freeing up land for urban development and housing

04 July 24

New development will help address housing shortage in Rotorua

26 January 23

31 Ngongotahā Road purchased through Land for Housing

18 January 23

Resource Management Act reform and the housing and urban system

15 November 22

Urban Development Act 2020

14 July 22

The Urban Development Act 2020 (the Act), alongside the Kāinga Ora – Home and Communities Act, creates a framework for transformational urban development that contributes to sustainable, inclusive and thriving communities.

Toitū Tairāwhiti partnership

02 June 22

Yesterday, the Government signed a partnership with Toitū Tairāwhiti that will deliver 150 new homes for whānau, with $55 million of investment from the Whai Kāinga Whai Oranga fund.  

Update: Enabling Housing Supply legislation passes to help grow our cities

20 December 21

New Zealanders are set to benefit from changes to density planning laws from August 2022, following the passing of the Resource Management (Enabling Housing Supply and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021.

Government introduces Bill for more housing supply in main urban areas

19 October 21

The Government has introduced a Bill that proposes amendments to the Resource Management Act 1991 to bring forward and strengthen the National Policy Statement on Urban Development 2020.