Ben LeahyReporter·NZ Herald·9 Jun, 2026 07:56 AM7 mins to read‌Councillors have voted to avoid sweeping house rule changes. Photo / Alex BurtonCouncillors have voted to avoid sweeping house rule changes. Photo / Alex BurtonMost Auckland suburbs will likely be spared sweeping housing change after councillors today put aside the boldest planning visions for the city’s future, despite these being tipped to deliver billions of dollars more benefit over a decade.

Councillors instead voted in favour of two options concentrating future development around the