New Zealand’s Housing Reforms Offer Valuable Lessons for Australia: Expert

Upzoning and rapid construction policies have helped New Zealand tackle affordability as Australia lags behind.

Two bricklayers work on a new home in Albany, Western Australia, on July 5, 2024. Susan Mortimer/The Epoch Times

New Zealand has tackled housing affordability head-on through “upzoning” policies in high-demand areas, allowing for higher-density housing, a strategy Australia should consider adopting, an expert has said.

It led to a surge in new homes, particularly in regions like Auckland, Canterbury, and Lower Hutt.