National says it'll give central government "reserve powers" if councils don't deal with housing intensification the way it wants.
The party has confirmed it will allow councils to opt-out of legislation which allows for high density housing on all residential land.
Last week, leader Chris Luxon said his party was wrong to join the Government for a bi-partisan commitment to greater housing intensification.
Housing spokesman Chris Bishop says that they'll legislate to give central Government reserve powers.
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