Matamata-Piako 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.
Review and react to growth projections with need for industrial land.
Commit to a policy to annually review population growth predictions with the plans to provide CBD parking.
Continue to provide Elderly Persons Housing that is financially sustainable for both council and the renter.
Review the land supply and zoning in Matamata-Piako District Council and seek opportunities to optimise supply.
Champion responsible and appropriate infill housing in our district.
Invest in terrific urban streetscapes and spaces for our communities.
Streamline the consent process, minimising as much regulation as possible to bring the cost of building down. Manage housing price inflation.
Where appropriate, move homeless people into temporary shelters. Train them in building houses and make them apprentices.
Create more green spaces in urban and suburban areas to improve quality of life for residents. Investigate land opening case by case.
Increase housing stock, especially housing for the elderly.
Keep our town centres pedestrian friendly.
Additional spaces for our younger members.
Review and react to growth projections with need for industrial land.
Commit to a policy to annually review population growth predictions with the plans to provide CBD parking.
Continue to provide Elderly Persons Housing that is financially sustainable for both council and the renter.
Review the land supply and zoning in Matamata-Piako District Council and seek opportunities to optimise supply.
Champion responsible and appropriate infill housing in our district.
Invest in terrific urban streetscapes and spaces for our communities.
Streamline the consent process, minimising as much regulation as possible to bring the cost of building down. Manage housing price inflation.
Where appropriate, move homeless people into temporary shelters. Train them in building houses and make them apprentices.
Create more green spaces in urban and suburban areas to improve quality of life for residents. Investigate land opening case by case.
Increase housing stock, especially housing for the elderly.
Keep our town centres pedestrian friendly.
Additional spaces for our younger members.
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