The Kaipātiki local board has decided to retain a strong sports and community element at the AF Thomas Park, although finer details still have to be ironed out.
The equity raise will reduce gearing ahead of significant development spend.
Property for Industry has improved on low revaluation gains last year to achieve a solid 2018.
National Party MP Andrew Bayly says the delay highlights issues with New Zealand's product assurance system.
SkyCity has also claimed $30m of liquidated damages from Fletcher Construction.
In the final of a three-part series, Kiwibuild officials say they are keen on innovation to get housing moving.
In the second of three parts of a series on housing, two top building companies tells Kiwis to be patient - they're building as fast as they can.
In the first of three parts of a series on housing, three home building companies offer their ideas to get KiwiBuild back on the move.
Some $30 million is being sought to take on Ikea.
New owners say it will create jobs and regional economic development.