NZ PM spins Auckland housing failure

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By Leith van Onselen

With the New Zealand National Government’s single-minded focus on solving Auckland’s housing crisis by boosting supply failing dismally, and with an election due on 23 September, Prime Minister Bill English has resorted to spin. From Interest.co.nz:

A steadier route to a later peak for Auckland house building might bring benefits both for the construction industry and first home buyers, Prime Minister Bill English says.

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About the author
Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.