Henderson-Massey Local Board

Abolish building consents and make licensed building practitioners responsible for code compliance in association with insurance companies.

Do not invest council funds in housing as housing affordability and homelessness are not council problems.

Require designs of urban spaces and streetscapes to be signed off by at least three local registered community organisations.

Advocate for central government and Auckland Council to increase the supply of quality affordable housing options in the area.

Champion the revitalisation of town centres, particularly Henderson, into vibrant and attractive urban eco-centres.

Promote renter rights and work to improve the quality of rental properties in the area through advocacy and education.

Advocate for more affordable and supported housing and services to urgently meet the needs of vulnerable and homeless community members.

Ensure density is done well and close to public transport, with investment in green spaces, water infrastructure and good urban design.

Support people-friendly, active spaces in suburban centres. Protect and enhance Māori sites of significance, history and sense of place.

Advocate for increasing parks, trees and park facilities due to intensification in the area.

Ensure quality of living does not diminish due to intensification by investing in infrastructure and transport options.

Support quality design standards and providing good amenities for new developments while keeping developments human scale and not overbearing.

Collaborate with Business West BID and local businesses to revitalise Henderson to create a vibrant town centre that people love.

Develop a Henderson-specific homeless policy to address rough sleeping and collaboration with local social agencies.

Focus on footpath renewals and suburban tree planting to make pedestrian areas safe and pleasant to walk in for all.

Cut red tape so building homes becomes faster, cheaper and free from endless local board bureaucracy.

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

Allow residents to build and enjoy their land without interference or costly delays from the local board.

Be a strong voice for the community about the impact high density housing is having on streets choked with cars and pressured infrastructure.

Champion initiatives that will revitalise town centres to attract new retailers and local businesses, boosting the local economy and jobs.

Implement safer streets programmes supporting local volunteer patrols and initiate more community watch groups.

Raise the profile of Warmer Kiwi Homes and HomeFit as improved insulation is incredibly beneficial to homes; everyone should look into it.

Seek out and encourage development projects that build up, not out. Building outwards strains community resources, so build up.

Zone and encourage apartment blocks and townhouses built closer to train stations, as trains are ideal for daily commute.

Ensure new developments meet high-quality, warm and weathertight standards.

Improve urban spaces and streetscapes to create safer, more welcoming neighbourhoods.

Support well-planned affordable housing near public transport and key services.

Design people-centred urban spaces and streetscapes that are safe, connected and enhance community wellbeing.

Increase affordable and diverse housing options by ensuring land supply, zoning and council planning meet real community needs.

Support renters, vulnerable whānau and those experiencing homelessness through stronger protections and accessible housing pathways.

Advocate for universal and quality design standards that fit for purpose amenities for residents, including elderly people and those with special needs.

Connect communities through investing in, preserving and maintaining green spaces, playgrounds, community hubs and sports facilities.

Work with council-controlled organisations, Kāinga Ora and private developers to develop sustainable and affordable housing.