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September 16, 2013
Mayor rates housing prospects for Maori
Waatea Team
Posted On September 16, 2013
Auckland mayor Len Brown says the first term of the super city has laid the foundations for a boost in Maori housing.
There has been a lot of activity creating the first unitary plan, which Mr Brown describes as a bit up and a bit out, with more apartment dwellings and some greenfield development of the city’s fringes.
He says the city is planning for an extra 25,000 to 30,000 people a year, and Maori needs are being considered with scope for development round marae and papakainga.
"With the settlement moneys and settlement assets coming through, everything is lined up in a perfect way. It’s great to see for example Ngati Whatua come through with some excellent papakainga plans. I think that is going to prove to be the biggest benefit to come out of the first term for Maori," Mr Brown says.
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