Mayor of Waipā
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.
Advocate strongly in the Resource Management reforms to secure the best housing, planning and community outcomes for Waipā.
Ensure well planned, adequate land is zoned for sustainable growth including industrial and residential.
Collaborate with community providers to deliver affordable housing including, where funds allow, increased provision of pensioner housing.
Continue the strong planning culture for new developments that combines appropriate density with good design principles.
Encourage local cross-sector collaborations to address homelessness.
Ensure growth pays for growth.
Commit to ensure enough serviced land is zoned and available to meet demand while protecting highly productive soils.
Commit to improve processing times and provide clear guidance to make it easier for families and businesses to build.
Commit to work with community housing providers, iwi and developers to deliver more affordable and social housing options.
Advocate strongly in the Resource Management reforms to secure the best housing, planning and community outcomes for Waipā.
Ensure well planned, adequate land is zoned for sustainable growth including industrial and residential.
Collaborate with community providers to deliver affordable housing including, where funds allow, increased provision of pensioner housing.
Continue the strong planning culture for new developments that combines appropriate density with good design principles.
Encourage local cross-sector collaborations to address homelessness.
Ensure growth pays for growth.
Commit to ensure enough serviced land is zoned and available to meet demand while protecting highly productive soils.
Commit to improve processing times and provide clear guidance to make it easier for families and businesses to build.
Commit to work with community housing providers, iwi and developers to deliver more affordable and social housing options.
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