Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood 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.
Investigate the feasibility of rent controls, and consult on this.
Protect fertile soils by increasing building density in areas well serviced by public transport, healthcare, schools, and green spaces.
Ensure that denser housing does not adversely affect surrounding properties by requiring tight controls on recession planes.
I do not support housing intensification in neighbourhoods that are a significant distance from the centre city.
Community board has very little influence over these policies at council other than in an advocacy role.
Investigate the feasibility of rent controls, and consult on this.
Protect fertile soils by increasing building density in areas well serviced by public transport, healthcare, schools, and green spaces.
Ensure that denser housing does not adversely affect surrounding properties by requiring tight controls on recession planes.
I do not support housing intensification in neighbourhoods that are a significant distance from the centre city.
Community board has very little influence over these policies at council other than in an advocacy role.
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