Property prices are down and the cost of building materials is up, says The Spinoff. And one developer admits it’s a risky time to be putting up townhouses. Thanks to Unitary Plan changes, multiple development companies have snapped up dozens of sections across Te Atatū peninsula. It’s turned it into a battleground between those who want the suburb to stay the same and those who see the benefits of a rising population.

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