Manawatū District 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.
Discourage all urban planning that considers options for growth 'up' so that our town doesn't contain high-density, high-rise accommodation.
Drop building inspections where engineers can inspect and accept builders' producer statements where applicable, eg pre-roof inspections.
Lobby central government to return GST on rates specifically for social housing run by council.
Rezone the suburbs to encourage higher-density housing development.
Improve policies to encourage tiny housing.
Reduce homelessness in the region.
Discourage all urban planning that considers options for growth 'up' so that our town doesn't contain high-density, high-rise accommodation.
Drop building inspections where engineers can inspect and accept builders' producer statements where applicable, eg pre-roof inspections.
Lobby central government to return GST on rates specifically for social housing run by council.
Rezone the suburbs to encourage higher-density housing development.
Improve policies to encourage tiny housing.
Reduce homelessness in the region.
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