Housing affordability is of concern to many New Zealanders. No truer is this than in Auckland, where houses are currently regarded as severely unaffordable. This article investigates the supply- and demand-side factors that have contributed to the housing affordability problem in New Zealand, and in Auckland in particular. It looks at the recommendations made by the New Zealand Productivity Commission and the response to its report by both central and local governments. It is clear that a holistic approach is required, with a range of tools that address both the supply and demand of affordable housing.

A holistic approach addressing both supply and demand of affordable housing is needed to address the housing affordability problem in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Auckland's housing affordability problem

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