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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.
Demand the Auckland Unitary Plan be reviewed because it hasn't kept up with the current housing intensification and infrastructure.
Request that all new builds in Pakuranga area be reduced by 50% until we can establish a sustainable growth plan.
Lobby to improve council housing standards in the area. Council housing is a federal issue then local board.
Allowing for more multiunit housing within 3km of transport hubs, eg apartments near Pakuranga town centre and Panmure train station.
Tie infrastructure spending to housing density to ensure our roads and wastewater systems can manage population increase.
Allow for freshly zoned land to sold to first home buyers at a subsidised rate to encourage strong suburban growth of family-style homes.
Demand the Auckland Unitary Plan be reviewed because it hasn't kept up with the current housing intensification and infrastructure.
Request that all new builds in Pakuranga area be reduced by 50% until we can establish a sustainable growth plan.
Lobby to improve council housing standards in the area. Council housing is a federal issue then local board.
Allowing for more multiunit housing within 3km of transport hubs, eg apartments near Pakuranga town centre and Panmure train station.
Tie infrastructure spending to housing density to ensure our roads and wastewater systems can manage population increase.
Allow for freshly zoned land to sold to first home buyers at a subsidised rate to encourage strong suburban growth of family-style homes.
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