When only the wealthy can afford Auckland's villas, they've lost the 'heritage' worth keeping

PremiumOpinionUpdatedOpinion byJamie SimmondsJamie Simmonds is an Auckland Central resident and a volunteer for the Coalition for More Homes - a lobby group focused on solutions to Auckland's housing crisis.·NZ Herald·16 Jul, 2026 10:58 PM5 mins to readAuckland’s Plan Change 120 is designed to increase housing intensity around train stations and transport hubs. Photo / Michael CraigJamie Simmonds is an Auckland Central resident and a volunteer for the Coalition for More Homes, a lobby group focused on solutions to Auckland’s housing crisis.

On July 21, Auckland Council’s governing body will hold their final vote on which version of Plan Change 120 will be adopted for the