Fresh allegations of threats,secret meetings and cosy relationships between Canterbury council staff and developers have been aired at a corruption inquiry.
Planning Minister Anthony Roberts will consider suspending a new code that makes it easier to build medium-density housing for any council that wants to change its planning rules.
State government puts the brakes on new housing proposals in one area,conceding rapid growth in apartments is outpacing infrastructure in parts of the city.
Canterbury Council is the subject of a major corruption inquiry which kicks off on April 16/.
The creator of Canterbury pop-up La Lupita is starting over with a new Mexican/Turkish/Middle Eastern spot.