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What analysis supports the estimate that the Western Bay of Plenty Deal will enable capacity for around 15,000 new homes, and over what period are those dwellings expected to be consented and built?

Answered Question 34926 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What analysis supports the estimate that the Western Bay of Plenty Deal will enable capacity for around 15,000 new homes, and over what period are those dwellings expected to be consented and built?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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The Deal provides for a refreshed Western Bay of Plenty Sub Regional spatial plan under the new resource management system. The work on the location, quantum, timing and staging of the residential growth areas is part of the development of the spatial plan.