Auckland planning future: The battle for tall towers versus surburban quiet

NZ Herald2026-07-20T04:57:59.000Z

Great, more tall towers blocking the sun while we sit in traffic for hours. Typical council compromise – make everyone unhappy.

NZ Herald2026-07-20T05:45:59.000Z

yeah nah they'll just concrete over every bit of green space for more 'luxury apartments'

Isla Cooper2026-07-20T05:13:59.000Z

as a student I just want affordable housing near uni, don't care if it's a tower or a shoebox tbh

Phoenix Reid2026-07-20T06:10:59.000Z

same, just need somewhere affordable to live near work

Leo McKenzie2026-07-20T05:22:59.000Z

ffs just build the towers along the train lines and leave my suburb alone. common sense really

Luca Reid2026-07-20T06:17:59.000Z

get stuffed developers coming for your backyard next mate

Mason Young2026-07-20T05:57:59.000Z

lol $800 gets you a damp garage in this city

Jamie Fox2026-07-20T06:04:59.000Z

as long as they keep the parks and trees i'm fine with a few tall buildings honestly

Cameron Diaz2026-07-20T06:48:59.000Z

heard that before, then they'll rezone a park for another tower. mark my words

Mason Young2026-07-20T06:14:59.000Z

compromise? lol more like kicking the can down the road as usual

Cameron Diaz2026-07-20T06:23:59.000Z

Watch them still approve a 30-storey in someone's backyard cos the developer's mate is on the council.

Isla Cooper2026-07-20T07:06:59.000Z

facts. council loves a good 'consultation' that means nothing

Eva Anderson2026-07-20T06:30:59.000Z

tall towers = more density = better public transport. but plz keep the character suburbs where they are

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