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The Auckland deal: Like any ceasefire, slow to take effect

Council ignores ‘importance’ of new fast-track projects to Government, drags Sunfield to court, while Act takes umbrage at Wayne Brown’s views on higher density development.

The proposed Sunfield development.

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The cracks were showing even before the ink was dry on Auckland Council’s new ‘regional deal’ with the Government.

On Friday morning, as Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop talked about the importance of freeing up the city’s planning rules, highlighting the Mill Road upgrade and Drury as

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Brent Melville Mon, 13 Apr 2026
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