A minor culture war has broken out over Auckland’s urban identity, Stuff reports. On one side, defenders of “special character” areas of historic housing; on the other, advocates for higher-density development with fewer constraints. According to Auckland Council, special character areas “shows past social values, influences, fashions and philosophies that have shaped Auckland over time”. What they now most obviously highlight, however, is Auckland’s divide between rich and poor.

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