Southland 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.
Offer solid advice and information regarding urban spaces and streetscapes. Making these areas safe for the whole community.
Develop policy around council housing, especially for those who are in need, have families or dependents. Let's do more for those who can't.
Answer questions regarding rental availability. Why are there limited rentals, can more be done? Do we need to become a nation of renters?
Get more community feedback into high density housing developments. Some councils are facing backlash to these.
Greater streamlining of building consents for efficiency and faster turnaround. Red tape for family homes needs to be cut.
Stop wasting funds on "streetscapes" like the ones trailed across the country over year – garish colours, planters and polka dots galore!
Encourage a conversation about human waste. Incinerator and compost toilets versus septic tanks.
Consider ways to reduce massive levels of waste water flows. Expensive to pump and process. Current levels are unnecessary.
Encourage small housing and tiny homes. Encourage self-sufficiency regarding services, including human waste.
Support the creation of local food hubs, community gardens and green spaces in a framework to increase connection to place and community.
Increase housing quality and quantity in our deprived communities.
Create housing/living environments where shared services and gardens are supplied separately to living spaces.
Work with environmental agencies, manufacturers, and installers to provide affordable solutions to meet housing compliance standards.
Ensure open parks and recreational spaces are included in legislation and policy documents for the health of our constituents.
Offer solid advice and information regarding urban spaces and streetscapes. Making these areas safe for the whole community.
Develop policy around council housing, especially for those who are in need, have families or dependents. Let's do more for those who can't.
Answer questions regarding rental availability. Why are there limited rentals, can more be done? Do we need to become a nation of renters?
Get more community feedback into high density housing developments. Some councils are facing backlash to these.
Greater streamlining of building consents for efficiency and faster turnaround. Red tape for family homes needs to be cut.
Stop wasting funds on "streetscapes" like the ones trailed across the country over year – garish colours, planters and polka dots galore!
Encourage a conversation about human waste. Incinerator and compost toilets versus septic tanks.
Consider ways to reduce massive levels of waste water flows. Expensive to pump and process. Current levels are unnecessary.
Encourage small housing and tiny homes. Encourage self-sufficiency regarding services, including human waste.
Support the creation of local food hubs, community gardens and green spaces in a framework to increase connection to place and community.
Increase housing quality and quantity in our deprived communities.
Create housing/living environments where shared services and gardens are supplied separately to living spaces.
Work with environmental agencies, manufacturers, and installers to provide affordable solutions to meet housing compliance standards.
Ensure open parks and recreational spaces are included in legislation and policy documents for the health of our constituents.
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