LGNZ welcomes housing growth, but cites support concerns

Local Government New Zealand has welcomed the government's commitment to housing growth, but says the lack of support to make it happen is a major concern for some councils. The Housing Minister, Chris Bishop, announced a raft of changes yesterday, including requirements for urban fringe expansion and 30-year housing growth targets for cities Whangarei Mayor Vince Cocurullo, whose council is a member of Local Government New Zealand, spoke to Corin Dann.