But the parties fell out over the amount of social housing that should be part of the development. Panuku wanted it capped at 30 per cent, but Ngai Tai Waipareira Housing wanted at least 67 per cent. Tamihere announced in 2019 that Ngai Tai Waipareira Housing was taking legal action against Panuku, which he said was in breach of the Human Rights Act and discriminated against those shut out of the housing market. In a statement, Panuku said its offer to make a contribution towards Ngai Tai Waipareira Housing’s legal bill was a pragmatic attempt to limit the cost to the council.
Auckland Council agency seeks way out of costly court battle with John Tamihere
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Auckland Council agency seeks way out of costly legal battle with John Tamihere
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