

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.
Focus growth in the central city and areas with strong transport links and services.
Require basic infrastructure, like footpaths and drainage, to be funded properly by developers through development contributions.
Support street designs in new builds that balance safety, transport choices and community space.
Focus growth in the central city and areas with strong transport links and services.
Require basic infrastructure, like footpaths and drainage, to be funded properly by developers through development contributions.
Support street designs in new builds that balance safety, transport choices and community space.
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