Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board
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.
Develop dedicated housing communities for people experiencing homelessness, with their own buildings, beds, car parks and facilities.
Provide temporary shelters with beds and food for people experiencing homelessness.
Expand council housing to meet local demand and provide secure homes.
Promote enhanced building consent measures and support higher density housing developments near rail and major bus stations.
Support clean street measures and enhance penalties for rubbish dumping.
Develop dedicated housing communities for people experiencing homelessness, with their own buildings, beds, car parks and facilities.
Provide temporary shelters with beds and food for people experiencing homelessness.
Expand council housing to meet local demand and provide secure homes.
Promote enhanced building consent measures and support higher density housing developments near rail and major bus stations.
Support clean street measures and enhance penalties for rubbish dumping.
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