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  •   Home > News > Politics

    Queenstown developers are warning they might take legal action, if the local council forces them to contribute to community housing

    Queenstown developers are warning they might take legal action, if the local council forces them to contribute to community housing


    Queenstown Lakes District Council is proposing developers contribute five-percent of the estimated sales value of new subdivisions - either through land or a monetary payment - to fund construction of affordable housing.

    The Otago Daily Times reports the bulk of 180 submissions on the proposal are against it.

    Some are claiming it's a form of tax.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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    Police are asking people to check their properties for any sign of an elderly man and his dog, missing near Otaki, north of Wellington 21:56

    Rugby:
    All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is lamenting the stop-start nature of his side's 29-11 win over Italy in Turin 21:16

    Environment:
    Four of between 30 and 40 pilot whales beached in Northland this afternoon have died 21:06

    Motoring:
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    Law and Order:
    The Corrections Minister says he's disappointed one participant in the boot camp trial, was allegedly reoffending less than a month after leaving 18:56

    Soccer:
    The Wellington Phoenix have moved to the top of the table after a 1-nil win over the Melbourne Victory in their A-League game in Sydney 18:36

    Business:
    From a US$300 billion climate finance deal to global carbon trading, here’s what was – and wasn’t – achieved at the COP29 climate talks 18:07

    Law and Order:
    Images of a police officer wearing a gang patch have emerged only days after the new ban's come into force 17:26

    Rugby League:
    Auckland FC are embracing the underdog tag as they head into their first A-League game in Australia against Macarthur this afternoon 16:56

    Law and Order:
    An online predator's been sentenced to seven years in prison, after over a decade of offending 16:17


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