Mayor of Tasman District
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.
Focus resources to repair, upgrade and refurbish/replace, for free, all sub-standard housing. Prioritising the homes of the most neglected.
Examine/consult on the advantages of adopting a resource based economy. Prioritising human/ecological wellbeing/sustainability over profit.
Listen to the needs and ambitions of all sectors of our society. Prioritise mental, physical and community health and quality of life.
More intensive engineering reports for all proposed subdivisions with accountability on those reports in case of failure due to flooding etc.
Solar installation policy including subsidisation to encourage houses to convert to and install solar power.
Encourage landowners in central townships to convert upstairs offices to accommodation and encourage inner city living for vibrancy.
Focus resources to repair, upgrade and refurbish/replace, for free, all sub-standard housing. Prioritising the homes of the most neglected.
Examine/consult on the advantages of adopting a resource based economy. Prioritising human/ecological wellbeing/sustainability over profit.
Listen to the needs and ambitions of all sectors of our society. Prioritise mental, physical and community health and quality of life.
More intensive engineering reports for all proposed subdivisions with accountability on those reports in case of failure due to flooding etc.
Solar installation policy including subsidisation to encourage houses to convert to and install solar power.
Encourage landowners in central townships to convert upstairs offices to accommodation and encourage inner city living for vibrancy.
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