Navigating Housing Policy Shifts in New Zealand

This chapter explores the complexities of housing policy in New Zealand, focusing on the tension between individual and communal interests in urban development. It highlights the recent changes in zoning regulations aimed at increasing housing supply amid growing urban populations, particularly during the pandemic, and examines the political ramifications of these measures. The chapter further addresses local government resistance and public backlash against top-down policy implementations, revealing the intricate dynamics of housing reform in a rapidly changing social landscape.