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Plan change 120: The housing reform about to transform Auckland

A 30-year roadmap for intensification & 160,000 new homes

Last updated: 9 April 2026 | 3 min read

TLDR - Summary of the important bits of Plan Change 120

Ponsonby could be one of the most affected areas

View of the 44 catchment areas affected from Auckland Council’s Plan Change 120 map viewer.

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