What is best – 10 hectares more sea being reclaimed on the Waitemata harbour or increasing Whangarei’s capacity.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/opinion-analysis/66025016/the-auckland-port-how-big-is-too-big
Comment: Council’s and Infrastructure. The 2nd part of the glue that restricts housing and business land development. What is the answer?
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/65668464/council-cash-crisis-could-prompt-more-userpays-services
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MHG provides insight on everything from earthquake prone buildings to Auckland growth!
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Auckland Rates Proposed to Rocket
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Where is the money going?
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Over 100,000 Auckland homes will face a rates rise of 10% next year under a rating formula proposed by Mayor Len Brown. With proposed motorway tolls, a ban on open fires and the upcoming rubbish charges coming in July 2015 some would wonder what rates are now paying for. LEARN MORE
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All over the world house prices seem to garner attention. And what gets people even more upset is other people profiting from buying and selling houses. This $US90m penthouse in New York seems to be the biggest bet ever as the proposed owner has purchased it with the intent of onselling at a profit. LEARN MORE
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 I have complained endlessly about red tape and BS rules. Last week I had the pleasure of some life-long bureaucrat telling me “that’s the rules”. Well his opinion counted for nothing once I had finished. But I wonder why it takes so much energy to get through the glue of regulation, some poorly thought out and badly administered. LEARN MORE
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Hamish Firth
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Cost of Regulation and Red Tape can add up to $77,000 on new house in Auckland. Tell me that is not over the top!
http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/money/65496689/regulations-add-up-to-77000-on-new-home-branz-report
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Here’s some recommended resources/websites on town planning and resource consent related topics:
- Auckland Council GIS – This website contains pertinent Auckland property information.
- The Resource Management Act – This website contains the rules and regulations regarding the Resource Management Act of 1991 as administered by the Ministry for the Environment.
- Resource Management Law Association – This website helps viewers to interpret the Resource Management Act and how this law translates into implementation.
- Auckland Council – Resource Consent – This website explains the basics of resource consents, including the general process of a consent and when a consent is needed.
- Auckland Council – Liquor Licence – This website explains the different liquor licences that are available and the necessary application processes.
- Bob Dey – “The Property Guru” – This site spends time dealing with resource consent and planning issues, urban visions and political strategies. It discusses the impact of political acts and decisions.
