What is 'affordable housing'?
The policy problem of ‘affordable housing’ is all the rage. But aside from a vague sense that housing is too expensive, what does the term actually mean? Read more
16 November, 2012
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Affordable housing is more than a motherhood statement
When political announcements consist of motherhood statements that nobody could possibly disagree with, they often make little sense. Or at least they don’t tell us anything new. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
2 November, 2012
Submission: Draft Auckland Plan
A submission by the New Zealand Business Roundtable on the Auckland Council's Draft Plan. Read more
10 November, 2011
Submission: New Zealand Productivity Commission Issues Paper on Housing Affordability
The affordability of housing is an important issue. The quantity, quality and price of housing services obtained through owner-occupation, renting and other arrangements are vital for the overall welfare of all New Zealanders. Read more
5 August, 2011
This Year's 2025 Taskforce Report an Important Stocktake
Next month the 2025 Taskforce will be delivering its second report to the government. It is the most important taskforce reporting this year. Read more
13 September, 2010
Council Democracy and Performance Must Be Improved
Parliament is considering a bill to amend the Local Government Act 2002 passed by the last government. It is a chance to improve democracy and performance in our councils. Read more
19 July, 2010
Submission: Local Government (Auckland Law Reform) Bill
While improved governance arrangements for Auckland are a commendable first step, the Forum believes that much work remains if local government is to contribute fully to lifting overall economic performance. Broader reform of local government, which the government is progressing separately, can assist. Read more
12 March, 2010
Taxing growth and development
Landowners have traditionally been required to bear the capital cost of works that are undertaken within subdivisions and developments and are necessary to enable council provided services to be used. Landowners have also been required to compensate local authorities for certain costs that councils incur in connecting council provided services for land that is subdivided or developed. Read more
1 March, 2010
Inflation and Housing: Three Myths
Recently there have been renewed calls to tax capital gains on housing. Opposition leader Phil Goff has indicated Labour would be open to talks. Read more
8 October, 2009
Submission: Auckland Local Government Bill
The Local Government Forum welcomes the opportunity to make a submission on the Local Government (Auckland Council) Bill. Overall, the Forum supports the Bill's intent and recommends that it should proceed - subject to specific comments in this submission. Read more
26 June, 2009