Auckland’s Skyline Future in Question | Auckland News

Auckland’s government is pushing to scrap height limits and relax heritage protections in the CBD to fuel housing and job growth, with hopes of adding $2 billion to annual GDP and thousands of new homes—especially around the newly opened City Rail Link. But skeptics argue it’s political theater, pointing to a lack of demand and residents, not zoning, as the real barrier to development. While some see it as a long-term necessity to capitalize on transit upgrades, others question the wisdom of high-rises near Karangahape Road. The plan is now open for public feedback for 20 working days starti...