

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.
Defend property rights, reduce government barriers and rely on free-market principles to increase affordability and supply.
Advocate for the intensification of housing in medium density residential zones to accommodate population growth and enhance urban vibrancy.
Support development of papakāinga, co-housing and kaumātua/elderly housing models to address the diverse housing needs of our community.
Encourage new developments to follow the residential design guide, enhancing neighbourhood character and liveability.
Support community-led visioning of spatial planning supporting growth for 30 years with spatial plan including resilience.
Develop a planning policy that enables smart growth with a local voice, streamlines consenting, protects heritage and is responsible.
Enable affordable housing by championing infrastructure-ready land for development and supporting community housing partnerships.
Defend property rights, reduce government barriers and rely on free-market principles to increase affordability and supply.
Advocate for the intensification of housing in medium density residential zones to accommodate population growth and enhance urban vibrancy.
Support development of papakāinga, co-housing and kaumātua/elderly housing models to address the diverse housing needs of our community.
Encourage new developments to follow the residential design guide, enhancing neighbourhood character and liveability.
Support community-led visioning of spatial planning supporting growth for 30 years with spatial plan including resilience.
Develop a planning policy that enables smart growth with a local voice, streamlines consenting, protects heritage and is responsible.
Enable affordable housing by championing infrastructure-ready land for development and supporting community housing partnerships.
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