The Government is facing continued criticism for not having a plan to deal with the housing crisis. This week it passed legislation allowing special housing areas to be extended for another three years, and boosted funding for social housing places in Auckland. That came hot on the heels of Auckland homes tipping the million-dollar mark for average price. Here's our political reporter, Demelza Leslie.
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