Large Mt Albert site hits market with potential for 10-storey apartment developments

PremiumRachel MaherMultimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·4 Aug, 2026 05:00 PM5 mins to read‌The sprawling Mt Albert site that could one day be transformed into 10-storey apartment buildings. Photo / Google MapsA sprawling Mt Albert site that could one day be transformed into 10-storey apartment buildings has reignited concerns that Auckland’s housing growth is outpacing plans for new schools.

The development off Linwood Ave is just 1.5km from the Carrington residential development on former Unitec land, which could result in up