

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.
Support affordable, quality housing by ensuring safe, weathertight homes that meet both rural and urban community needs.
Streamline consents and zoning to balance housing growth with protecting rural land, open spaces and community character.
Partner with providers to tackle homelessness and create mixed housing that is affordable, resilient and community-focused.
Support affordable, quality housing by ensuring safe, weathertight homes that meet both rural and urban community needs.
Streamline consents and zoning to balance housing growth with protecting rural land, open spaces and community character.
Partner with providers to tackle homelessness and create mixed housing that is affordable, resilient and community-focused.
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