Hamilton City Council

Plan future housing around core services so new homes come with working roads, water and waste from day one.

Prioritise housing growth in areas with existing pipes, roads and services so new homes add value without hidden costs.

Streamline building consents to reduce delays, cut red tape and give families and builders faster, clearer decisions.

Double support for homelessness and rough sleepers and establish the city as the leaders in wraparound support.

Establish rental WoF and grading scheme that expands on Healthy Homes ensuring transparency for renters.

Redesign streetscapes to prioritise walkability, shade and social connection, especially in high-density and mixed-use zones.

Invest in fixing wastewater constraints that are stopping development in about a third of the city currently.

Speed up building consents by having a fast-tracked building consent option and moving to use more AI to process consents.

Improve the supply of industrial land to support the growth of the local manufacturing economy.

Enable affordable housing through secondary dwellings and smart infill.

Prioritise accessible LIM reports to boost buyer confidence.

Stop urban sprawl to protect productive land and cut rates pressure.

Speed up consenting to prevent bottlenecks in the building process, potentially including the increased use of technology.

Work with the associate minister of housing, our local MP, to reduce and house the city's homeless people and give them dignity.

Allow residents to build and enjoy their land without interference or costly delays from council.

Cut red tape to make building homes faster, cheaper and free from endless council bureaucracy.

Ensure zoning rules and infrastructure provide enough housing to meet demand without pushing up rates.

Create and implement a community support plan to revitalise the central city.

Support community groups who are seeking to help those who are homeless in our community.

Ensure higher density is well designed and balanced with high-quality green spaces, playgrounds and other amenities for community wellbeing.

Increase housing capacity by challenging underinvestment in water infrastructure that is currently halting development across the city.

Increase the number of accessible homes for disabled and aging populations by working with local developers and central government.

Advocate for neighbourhood design that includes community green spaces, walkability and community amenities.

Ensure planning decisions prioritise and protect local identity and that growth truly pays for itself.

Support housing growth that is well-planned, connected and backed by the right infrastructure at the right time.