Tawa 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.
Restore certainty around security of housing, in order to increase support for first home buyers, renters, landlords, and families.
Reduce wait times on building consents, structural reviews and compliance and planning-related services, reducing demand-associated costs.
Support healthier home standards to remove dampness and cold, including re-assessing underfloor heating solutions in the northern suburbs.
Advocate for strong urban design outcomes to keep Tawa a beautiful place to live as it undergoes change and intensification.
Encourage multi-storey, multi-unit and accessible developments close to train stations and services to reduce need for car-dependency.
Ensure our streets are places for people and safe for users of all modes – whether active travel, public transport or private vehicle.
Advocate to the council and government to be able introduce intensification policies that are more sensitive to local needs
Ensure the community worker at the Linden Community Centre is reinstated.
Advocate for a structure plan to ensure that Tawa has the necessary services and facilities for our growing population.
Engage with the District Plan as it progresses through the statutory process.
Continue to support city investment in social housing and in particular an increased supply in Tawa.
Support policies that will help increase housing supply in Tawa and ensure needed infrastructure are also put in place.
Ensure the voice of the community is heard to protect the character of the Tawa community including its streetscapes.
Support older people in better housing plans.
Work with stakeholders to improve the urban spaces and streetscapes.
Support the community with building consents.
Work with council to implement the upcoming district plan in a way that gets Tawa the housing we need.
Encourage council and developers to think outside the box when it comes to housing, in particular around mixed-use developments.
Advocate for renters' rights, including a healthy homes commitment to make sure all rental properties are liveable.
Restore certainty around security of housing, in order to increase support for first home buyers, renters, landlords, and families.
Reduce wait times on building consents, structural reviews and compliance and planning-related services, reducing demand-associated costs.
Support healthier home standards to remove dampness and cold, including re-assessing underfloor heating solutions in the northern suburbs.
Advocate for strong urban design outcomes to keep Tawa a beautiful place to live as it undergoes change and intensification.
Encourage multi-storey, multi-unit and accessible developments close to train stations and services to reduce need for car-dependency.
Ensure our streets are places for people and safe for users of all modes – whether active travel, public transport or private vehicle.
Advocate to the council and government to be able introduce intensification policies that are more sensitive to local needs
Ensure the community worker at the Linden Community Centre is reinstated.
Advocate for a structure plan to ensure that Tawa has the necessary services and facilities for our growing population.
Engage with the District Plan as it progresses through the statutory process.
Continue to support city investment in social housing and in particular an increased supply in Tawa.
Support policies that will help increase housing supply in Tawa and ensure needed infrastructure are also put in place.
Ensure the voice of the community is heard to protect the character of the Tawa community including its streetscapes.
Support older people in better housing plans.
Work with stakeholders to improve the urban spaces and streetscapes.
Support the community with building consents.
Work with council to implement the upcoming district plan in a way that gets Tawa the housing we need.
Encourage council and developers to think outside the box when it comes to housing, in particular around mixed-use developments.
Advocate for renters' rights, including a healthy homes commitment to make sure all rental properties are liveable.
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