Napier 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.
Propose a district plan that balances increased housing need with quality of life and safety from things like natural hazards.
Develop our housing portfolio to better support our tenants' needs and provide a stable financial asset for the community.
Encourage housing intensification in areas it makes sense – ensuring we protect our green spaces for all to enjoy.
Supporting the continuation of housing provision for our growing vulnerable elderly population.
Encourage high density housing without destroying the character of our city's suburbs.
Support maintaining our existing green spaces and ensuring all new developments include recreational spaces for the community.
Maintain council pensioner flats for retired Napier residents, including those with disabilities if applicable.
Identify area within the region for social, affordable and open market housing development.
Develop a regional action plan to address homelessness.
Council housing to ensure our vulnerable elderly have an affordable choice gives a sense of social wellbeing. I would prefer to keep some.
Build consents are under review with the Resource Management Act reform and streamlining the process to expedite the consent process is necessary.
Urban spaces and streetscapes are an important part of Napier City Council to keep the city functional and the design appealing to citizens.
Continue the keeping of council housing for aged and disability persons. We need to support the disadvantaged in our community.
Simplify council consents with a faster process to help our ever growing city.
Open up affordable land in Napier.
Propose a district plan that balances increased housing need with quality of life and safety from things like natural hazards.
Develop our housing portfolio to better support our tenants' needs and provide a stable financial asset for the community.
Encourage housing intensification in areas it makes sense – ensuring we protect our green spaces for all to enjoy.
Supporting the continuation of housing provision for our growing vulnerable elderly population.
Encourage high density housing without destroying the character of our city's suburbs.
Support maintaining our existing green spaces and ensuring all new developments include recreational spaces for the community.
Maintain council pensioner flats for retired Napier residents, including those with disabilities if applicable.
Identify area within the region for social, affordable and open market housing development.
Develop a regional action plan to address homelessness.
Council housing to ensure our vulnerable elderly have an affordable choice gives a sense of social wellbeing. I would prefer to keep some.
Build consents are under review with the Resource Management Act reform and streamlining the process to expedite the consent process is necessary.
Urban spaces and streetscapes are an important part of Napier City Council to keep the city functional and the design appealing to citizens.
Continue the keeping of council housing for aged and disability persons. We need to support the disadvantaged in our community.
Simplify council consents with a faster process to help our ever growing city.
Open up affordable land in Napier.
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