Dr Benno Blaschke: When more means less

Auckland desperately needs homes. Under thirties are giving up on finding homes while politicians promise solutions. So, when the government ordered Auckland Council to allow taller buildings – up to six stories – it looked like progress. Finally, more flats!

The Council unveiled shiny maps showing where six-storey buildings could sprout across the city. Politicians smiled for the cameras. Problem solved, right?

Not quite.