The CFMH 2025 Local Elections Candidates Survey

Voting is now open for Auckland’s local government elections, and it's an especially crucial one for More Homes:

Auckland Council has drafted a replacement for Plan Change 78. We support its direction to maintain overall housing capacity, focus more homes near town centres and public transport, and apply stronger flood and natural-hazard protections. On 24 September 2025, councillors will vote on whether to proceed with the replacement plan. If they do, the public process (submissions + hearings) is expected to run for a lengthy period - potentially around 18 months - so having pro-housing councillors throughout that process is crucial.

To help identify councillors who are going to put more homes in the right places, we sent out a survey to Auckland's Ward candidates. It had three simple questions:

1. Do you support Auckland Council’s draft replacement for Plan Change 78 that maintains citywide housing capacity while focusing new homes near rapid transit and town centres, and strengthening natural-hazard protections?

2. Do you support significant height and density by public transport - including 10 - 15 storeys around rail stations, and more homes within ~200m of key frequent bus routes - to maximise the benefits of the City Rail Link?

3. Do you support refining special character protections where they prevent housing choice in our most accessible locations - noting that the draft proposes a modest reduction from Plan Change 78 of about 4.56% from 16,090 to 15,357 properties?

Their responses are recorded below. Candidates who didn't respond in time have no stars.