Booming Dunedin: Thousands of new homes needed for growing city
A doubling of house prices coupled with an influx of new residents means a previously stagnating Dunedin has to prepare for growing pains.
A council report notes the city's population was growing at a faster rate than it had historically, driven largely by domestic and international migration.
The city’s housing market was also growing, with the average value increasing by 99 per cent in the last five years - and reaching a record $650,000. in March
The council report said another 1512 homes would be needed in Dunedin in the next three years, while 4852 would be needed within 10 years and 9645 would be needed within 30.
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Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.7% Yes
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33.5% Maybe?
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24.8% No
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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