Matt Lowrie: Greater Auckland transport spokesperson says there's not enough talk on the good more housing can do for an area

A call for an open mind on housing density rules as Auckland Council and the Government clash. Newstalk ZB understands the Government is concerned about the council's moves to protect character villas. Ministers think it's being overzealous in its use of character protection in the inner suburbs.  Greater Auckland transport spokesperson Matt Lowrie told Mike Hosking there's not enough talk about the good more housing can do for an area. He says it allows for more business, parks, schools and public transport. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.