Waipā 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.
Continue with our land supply and zoning policies where careful consideration is given to location and planning of the housing required.
Provide affordable housing incorporated within new developments so that it blends in with developers expectations of density requirements.
Continue to provide council housing for those who can't afford their own home. Work with partners to achieve this.
Commit to implementing Waipā's Community Spatial Plan, Ahu Ake once preferred scenario is landed.
Support housing affordability policies in tandem/partnership with other providers.
Support liveable and walkable urban spaces and more trees in our urban areas in line with 10% vegetative cover best practice.
Building more affordable homes.
Helping people into stable, affordable homes and preventing homelessness where possible.
Supporting renters to have safe, healthy, affordable homes with secure tenure.
Continue with our land supply and zoning policies where careful consideration is given to location and planning of the housing required.
Provide affordable housing incorporated within new developments so that it blends in with developers expectations of density requirements.
Continue to provide council housing for those who can't afford their own home. Work with partners to achieve this.
Commit to implementing Waipā's Community Spatial Plan, Ahu Ake once preferred scenario is landed.
Support housing affordability policies in tandem/partnership with other providers.
Support liveable and walkable urban spaces and more trees in our urban areas in line with 10% vegetative cover best practice.
Building more affordable homes.
Helping people into stable, affordable homes and preventing homelessness where possible.
Supporting renters to have safe, healthy, affordable homes with secure tenure.
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