Christchurch City 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.
Ensure housing intensification is matched with transport upgrades, green space and public amenity to deliver liveable, connected communities.
Bolster enforcement on healthy homes standards for all rentals in Riccarton, collaborating with local organisations, UC and landlords.
Enable well designed mixed use housing along Riccarton Road that combines affordable homes, shops and public transport connections.
Fight to keep control of zoning local because central government should not organise cities.
Intensify development in Christchurch where infrastructure can currently support growth as the city is expanding.
Introduce accommodation and hotel charges for visitors to maximise revenue from an increasingly thriving city.
Encourage more efficient building practices including streamlining building consent and regulation.
Promote more liveable and family-friendly urban environments with more trees, green spaces and less concrete.
Stop poorly planned intensification overwhelming suburban neighbourhoods.
Ensure housing intensification is matched with transport upgrades, green space and public amenity to deliver liveable, connected communities.
Bolster enforcement on healthy homes standards for all rentals in Riccarton, collaborating with local organisations, UC and landlords.
Enable well designed mixed use housing along Riccarton Road that combines affordable homes, shops and public transport connections.
Fight to keep control of zoning local because central government should not organise cities.
Intensify development in Christchurch where infrastructure can currently support growth as the city is expanding.
Introduce accommodation and hotel charges for visitors to maximise revenue from an increasingly thriving city.
Encourage more efficient building practices including streamlining building consent and regulation.
Promote more liveable and family-friendly urban environments with more trees, green spaces and less concrete.
Stop poorly planned intensification overwhelming suburban neighbourhoods.
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