Hamilton 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.
Increase housing capacity by challenging underinvestment in water infrastructure that is currently halting development across the city.
Increase the number of accessible homes for disabled and aging populations by working with local developers and central government.
Ensure higher density is well designed and balanced with high-quality green spaces, playgrounds and other amenities for community wellbeing.
Enable affordable housing through secondary dwellings and smart infill.
Prioritise accessible LIM reports to boost buyer confidence.
Stop urban sprawl to protect productive land and cut rates pressure.
Cut red tape to make building homes faster, cheaper and free from endless council bureaucracy.
Ensure zoning rules and infrastructure provide enough housing to meet demand without pushing up rates.
Allow residents to build and enjoy their land without interference or costly delays from council.
Streamline building consents to reduce delays, cut red tape and give families and builders faster, clearer decisions.
Prioritise housing growth in areas with existing pipes, roads and services so new homes add value without hidden costs.
Plan future housing around core services so new homes come with working roads, water and waste from day one.
Establish rental WoF and grading scheme that expands on Healthy Homes ensuring transparency for renters.
Redesign streetscapes to prioritise walkability, shade and social connection, especially in high-density and mixed-use zones.
Double support for homelessness and rough sleepers and establish the city as the leaders in wraparound support.
Work with the associate minister of housing, our local MP, to reduce and house the city's homeless people and give them dignity.
Speed up consenting to prevent bottlenecks in the building process, potentially including the increased use of technology.
Support community groups who are seeking to help those who are homeless in our community.
Create and implement a community support plan to revitalise the central city.
Support housing growth that is well-planned, connected and backed by the right infrastructure at the right time.
Advocate for neighbourhood design that includes community green spaces, walkability and community amenities.
Ensure planning decisions prioritise and protect local identity and that growth truly pays for itself.
Increase housing capacity by challenging underinvestment in water infrastructure that is currently halting development across the city.
Increase the number of accessible homes for disabled and aging populations by working with local developers and central government.
Ensure higher density is well designed and balanced with high-quality green spaces, playgrounds and other amenities for community wellbeing.
Enable affordable housing through secondary dwellings and smart infill.
Prioritise accessible LIM reports to boost buyer confidence.
Stop urban sprawl to protect productive land and cut rates pressure.
Cut red tape to make building homes faster, cheaper and free from endless council bureaucracy.
Ensure zoning rules and infrastructure provide enough housing to meet demand without pushing up rates.
Allow residents to build and enjoy their land without interference or costly delays from council.
Streamline building consents to reduce delays, cut red tape and give families and builders faster, clearer decisions.
Prioritise housing growth in areas with existing pipes, roads and services so new homes add value without hidden costs.
Plan future housing around core services so new homes come with working roads, water and waste from day one.
Establish rental WoF and grading scheme that expands on Healthy Homes ensuring transparency for renters.
Redesign streetscapes to prioritise walkability, shade and social connection, especially in high-density and mixed-use zones.
Double support for homelessness and rough sleepers and establish the city as the leaders in wraparound support.
Work with the associate minister of housing, our local MP, to reduce and house the city's homeless people and give them dignity.
Speed up consenting to prevent bottlenecks in the building process, potentially including the increased use of technology.
Support community groups who are seeking to help those who are homeless in our community.
Create and implement a community support plan to revitalise the central city.
Support housing growth that is well-planned, connected and backed by the right infrastructure at the right time.
Advocate for neighbourhood design that includes community green spaces, walkability and community amenities.
Ensure planning decisions prioritise and protect local identity and that growth truly pays for itself.
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