Tasman 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.
Protect productive land. This land is often flat and rich because it is either on the flood plain or drained bog, good for food, not homes.
Build housing for Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers that is independent of employers and agents. Use as emergency housing in civil defence events and rebuilds.
Require retirement facilities to provide housing for nurses and other staff.
Support development within the Future Development Strategy 2022 development areas.
Protect productive land.
Support intensification and affordable housing initiatives.
Listen to the needs and ambitions of all sectors of our society, prioritising mental, physical and community health and quality of life.
Verify whether we need more construction. Is this a housing crisis, or something bigger? Wouldn't we rather live closer to our loved ones?
Focus resources to repair, upgrade and refurbish/replace, for free, all sub-standard housing, prioritising the homes of the most neglected.
Address the lack of investment by the government in social housing in this region.
Give priority to development without excessive covenants to enable more people to build the homes that they can afford.
Push for more sustainable practices with regard to stormwater – if the government listens to the voice of the people over Three Waters.
Protect productive land. This land is often flat and rich because it is either on the flood plain or drained bog, good for food, not homes.
Build housing for Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers that is independent of employers and agents. Use as emergency housing in civil defence events and rebuilds.
Require retirement facilities to provide housing for nurses and other staff.
Support development within the Future Development Strategy 2022 development areas.
Protect productive land.
Support intensification and affordable housing initiatives.
Listen to the needs and ambitions of all sectors of our society, prioritising mental, physical and community health and quality of life.
Verify whether we need more construction. Is this a housing crisis, or something bigger? Wouldn't we rather live closer to our loved ones?
Focus resources to repair, upgrade and refurbish/replace, for free, all sub-standard housing, prioritising the homes of the most neglected.
Address the lack of investment by the government in social housing in this region.
Give priority to development without excessive covenants to enable more people to build the homes that they can afford.
Push for more sustainable practices with regard to stormwater – if the government listens to the voice of the people over Three Waters.
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