Auckland’s housing boom is hitting a major snag as tens of thousands of homes sprout outside planned growth zones, straining infrastructure and risking service gaps. With a potential $5 billion catch-up bill looming, the council is warning buyers and developers that services may be delayed or limited — especially water, wastewater, and animal control. Driven by a fast-track policy, this unplanned sprawl has forced the government to intervene: next week, Parliament will pass new legislation letting councils adjust development contributions so builders pay for their own infrastructure. The goal? Make growth self-funding — ensuring new homes don’t saddle existing residents with rising rates or broken services.
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