Auckland councillors have voted against a bid to strip the city's housing intensification plan to a legal bare minimum, instead agreeing to consult with local boards and iwi on two options for scaling back the proposal. The decision came after a tight vote on June 10, 2026, according to local news reports.
The council's planning committee had considered a motion to reduce the plan to only what is required by the Resource Management Act, but this was defeated. Councillors then voted to proceed with consultation on two alternative options that would moderate the intensification rules, which have been divisive among residents and stakeholders.
The housing intensification plan, part of the government's broader efforts to address housing supply, has faced criticism from some communities concerned about density and infrastructure. The consultation process will involve local boards and iwi (Māori tribes) before a final decision is made.
