Christchurch City Council
Housing and planning
Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.
Housing and planning
Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.
Design people-focused neighbourhoods with safe walking and cycling networks, thriving green spaces and climate-resilient infrastructure.
Commit to providing warm, affordable and high-quality social housing.
Support tiny home and shared housing developments for more flexible housing models to meet current and future needs.
Work with central government to reduce red tape which adds cost to building affordability.
Ensure inclusive and sensible planning for urban development.
Advocate for continuous improvement of council housing stock.
Design people-focused neighbourhoods with safe walking and cycling networks, thriving green spaces and climate-resilient infrastructure.
Commit to providing warm, affordable and high-quality social housing.
Support tiny home and shared housing developments for more flexible housing models to meet current and future needs.
Work with central government to reduce red tape which adds cost to building affordability.
Ensure inclusive and sensible planning for urban development.
Advocate for continuous improvement of council housing stock.
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