Ōwhango-National Park Community Board
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.
Seek better accommodation resources so that accommodation isn't an obstacle to recruiting staff. Change policies around Airbnb.
Explore the reasons why the council is perceived as obstructive in its development and consent processes. Fix where necessary.
Encourage development of practical development and spacial plans for each part of the district, rural and urban and monitor implementation.
Develop an app that can help a person complete their building consents online from start to finish. The RDC will see the progress.
Provide portable housing which can be expanded if required. Using interconnecting cube type housing from one bedroom to as many as needed.
Rates discounts for first home owners – first year 50%, second year 40%, third year 30%, then full payment. For a minimum of five years ownership.
Seek better accommodation resources so that accommodation isn't an obstacle to recruiting staff. Change policies around Airbnb.
Explore the reasons why the council is perceived as obstructive in its development and consent processes. Fix where necessary.
Encourage development of practical development and spacial plans for each part of the district, rural and urban and monitor implementation.
Develop an app that can help a person complete their building consents online from start to finish. The RDC will see the progress.
Provide portable housing which can be expanded if required. Using interconnecting cube type housing from one bedroom to as many as needed.
Rates discounts for first home owners – first year 50%, second year 40%, third year 30%, then full payment. For a minimum of five years ownership.
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