28 August 2016

Phil Goff out of ideas

Auckland Mayoral Candidate, Vic Crone, says Phil Goff's housing policy announcement today shows he's out of ideas and is taking from others.

"When I pushed Phil last week about having no housing and transport policy, 3 weeks out from voting papers, I didn't expect him to repeat my own policy," says Ms Crone.

"I've long made public my tough stance on land banking along with homes left empty by speculators, which under my leadership will attract an additional targeted rate.

"My policy also includes sunset clauses on any land freed up by Council for development and working with the Government on theirs. If that land isn't developed by a certain time, it will be rezoned or they will lose it.

"From the outset, I've been clear that Council's consenting process is not good enough. We're getting involved in decisions we shouldn't, like paint colours. So I'd also proposed a lean process review to speed up the system.

"Finally, it's clear we need to find inventive ways to fund our growth. That includes working with the Government but also with developers and social investment capital and providers. I have been out to the Waimahia development a few times now talking to the delvelopers and new owners.

"Advocating to the Government is definitely an important part of the Mayoral role but it seems Phil's heart is in Wellington. We need a Mayor focused primarily on what we can do better here, then on how the Government can help us.

"We all know what needs to be done. This election is about a Mayor who thinks for themselves, is savvy and strong enough to drive action."

See Ms Crone's previous statements below and her policies on her website vic4mayor.nz.

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