Taupō District 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.
Make councils earn the significant fees people pay for building consents rather than treating it as a ticket to clip.
Better accommodate tiny homes and caravan park living as serious, long-term solutions rather than short-term fixes.
Cap rates tied to inflation to prevent rates and insurance becoming insurmountable for retirees wanting to live in their own homes.
Streamline building consent processes to make it easier and faster for homeowners and developers to build efficiently and cost effectively.
Work with local organisations to reduce homelessness through targeted support, emergency accommodation and increased social services.
Encourage initiatives that make housing more affordable, including partnerships with developers, iwi and community organisations.
Make councils earn the significant fees people pay for building consents rather than treating it as a ticket to clip.
Better accommodate tiny homes and caravan park living as serious, long-term solutions rather than short-term fixes.
Cap rates tied to inflation to prevent rates and insurance becoming insurmountable for retirees wanting to live in their own homes.
Streamline building consent processes to make it easier and faster for homeowners and developers to build efficiently and cost effectively.
Work with local organisations to reduce homelessness through targeted support, emergency accommodation and increased social services.
Encourage initiatives that make housing more affordable, including partnerships with developers, iwi and community organisations.
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