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.
Continue to support Ōtautahi Housing Trust to help those less fortunate into a home and work to reduce the incidences of homelessness.
Change the district plan to raise the building code to a Homestar six rating as base-level code of compliance.
Develop a local infrastructure amenity policy to ensure fast-growing wards like Halswell gets needed infrastructure amenities ahead of time.
Establish improved inclusive communication on the Christchurch District Plan for better engagement with the community.
Work to ensure that new housing developments aren't left without pedestrian access to nearby amenities which is allowed to happen currently.
Ringfence development contributions to ensure that high-growth areas (eg Halswell) have the infrastructure needed to keep up with growth.
Encourage housing developments that provide affordable homes reserved for first home buyers.
Encourage and coordinate the council and the Ministry of Education to develop a new high school in Halswell.
Ensure council houses meet the healthy homes standard in 2024.
Continue to support Ōtautahi Housing Trust to help those less fortunate into a home and work to reduce the incidences of homelessness.
Change the district plan to raise the building code to a Homestar six rating as base-level code of compliance.
Develop a local infrastructure amenity policy to ensure fast-growing wards like Halswell gets needed infrastructure amenities ahead of time.
Establish improved inclusive communication on the Christchurch District Plan for better engagement with the community.
Work to ensure that new housing developments aren't left without pedestrian access to nearby amenities which is allowed to happen currently.
Ringfence development contributions to ensure that high-growth areas (eg Halswell) have the infrastructure needed to keep up with growth.
Encourage housing developments that provide affordable homes reserved for first home buyers.
Encourage and coordinate the council and the Ministry of Education to develop a new high school in Halswell.
Ensure council houses meet the healthy homes standard in 2024.
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