

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.

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.
Notify urban plan change to allow modern housing development.
Renew focus on streamlining building consent functions.
Redevelop central business district.
Expedite consenting process with a shared goal to facilitate progress and not hinder it.
Encourage tiny houses on land that can be leased to house owners to facilitate very affordable entry-level home ownership.
Embrace recent initiatives introduced by iwi allowing intergenerational three-house combinations around a shared lawn.
Notify urban plan change to allow modern housing development.
Renew focus on streamlining building consent functions.
Redevelop central business district.
Expedite consenting process with a shared goal to facilitate progress and not hinder it.
Encourage tiny houses on land that can be leased to house owners to facilitate very affordable entry-level home ownership.
Embrace recent initiatives introduced by iwi allowing intergenerational three-house combinations around a shared lawn.
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