Mayor of Far North District
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.
Building consents need simplifying.
Land drainage and water table needs a look at, currently old style roading does not work where water is involved.
Town centres should be vehicle free. Greater council housing in modern homes is a must. NO reason for homelessness.
Work with central government and other partners to increase social housing in the Far North.
Participate in modernisation of the Resource Management Act to make it more clear and efficient, enabling better outcomes for the economy and environment.
Collaborate on our council-owned pensioner housing with a view to increase stock. We must support our most vulnerable.
Work with partners to deliver more efficient consenting during peak seasonal demands; streamline processes and empower staff.
Improve planning and zoning, allow greater housing density in urban zones; work with government to deliver supporting infrastructure.
Support proven initiatives creating affordable home ownership models such as Homes For People, and those providing papakāinga housing.
Set clear targets for CEO to deliver a streamlined responsive consenting process for participants, that is transparent and accountable.
Work with mana whenua, communities and the crown to remove the unnecessary red tape and delays to stand up local housing initiatives.
Streamline council spatial planning processes so that councillors/board members lead engagement and are accountable for progress and outcomes.
Complete the Kerikeri Waipāpa Spatial Plan using the model and lessons learnt to roll out to other high growth areas.
Transition council's social housing stock to accredited community housing provider resources not available to councils. This will improve stock/provide support services.
Advocate for common sense in Wellington. Desirable but unaffordable changes to the Building Act push home affordability and Resource Management Act compliance.
Work with Industry, NGO, government departments, and iwi and hapū collectives in addressing housing/homelessness issues.
Divest council's Housing for the Elderly portfolio to community housing providers to get better outcomes for our communities.
Complete spatial planning for our communities so that they have blue prints for development.
Building consents need simplifying.
Land drainage and water table needs a look at, currently old style roading does not work where water is involved.
Town centres should be vehicle free. Greater council housing in modern homes is a must. NO reason for homelessness.
Work with central government and other partners to increase social housing in the Far North.
Participate in modernisation of the Resource Management Act to make it more clear and efficient, enabling better outcomes for the economy and environment.
Collaborate on our council-owned pensioner housing with a view to increase stock. We must support our most vulnerable.
Work with partners to deliver more efficient consenting during peak seasonal demands; streamline processes and empower staff.
Improve planning and zoning, allow greater housing density in urban zones; work with government to deliver supporting infrastructure.
Support proven initiatives creating affordable home ownership models such as Homes For People, and those providing papakāinga housing.
Set clear targets for CEO to deliver a streamlined responsive consenting process for participants, that is transparent and accountable.
Work with mana whenua, communities and the crown to remove the unnecessary red tape and delays to stand up local housing initiatives.
Streamline council spatial planning processes so that councillors/board members lead engagement and are accountable for progress and outcomes.
Complete the Kerikeri Waipāpa Spatial Plan using the model and lessons learnt to roll out to other high growth areas.
Transition council's social housing stock to accredited community housing provider resources not available to councils. This will improve stock/provide support services.
Advocate for common sense in Wellington. Desirable but unaffordable changes to the Building Act push home affordability and Resource Management Act compliance.
Work with Industry, NGO, government departments, and iwi and hapū collectives in addressing housing/homelessness issues.
Divest council's Housing for the Elderly portfolio to community housing providers to get better outcomes for our communities.
Complete spatial planning for our communities so that they have blue prints for development.
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