

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.
Improve the building consent process to ensure that while building standards are maintained, builders can get on with building affordably.
Ensure that where housing is provided for those in need, it is built and managed well for the benefit of all within the community.
Push back against the unintended consequences of plan change 2.
Commit to partnering with iwi and the community with initiatives such as the Affordable Housing Trust and Paekākāriki Housing Trust.
Enable thoughtful intensification so the next generation can stay here.
Improve the building consent process to ensure that while building standards are maintained, builders can get on with building affordably.
Ensure that where housing is provided for those in need, it is built and managed well for the benefit of all within the community.
Push back against the unintended consequences of plan change 2.
Commit to partnering with iwi and the community with initiatives such as the Affordable Housing Trust and Paekākāriki Housing Trust.
Enable thoughtful intensification so the next generation can stay here.
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