Wellington City 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.
Densify in areas where it makes sense. Wellington City Council should prioritise high-density housing in areas that have adequate infrastructure, eg Kilbirnie.
Advocate to central government to ensure landlords are penalised for ignoring healthy homes standards.
Partner with organisations to ensure we are working towards ending homelessness.
Encourage quality higher density housing along transport spines.
Support organisations like Sustainability Trust to provide insulation and energy efficiency advice so everyone can live in warm dry homes.
Advocate to central government for better rental housing standards and more secure tenure for renters.
Build more social housing along public transport lines and complete major upgrades of existing council-owned housing.
Partner with organisations working to end homelessness to open a women's emergency night shelter.
Use council's powers under the Health Act to monitor/fine landlords who are renting out unsafe, unhealthy rentals to support our renters.
Reduce time and costs to apply for building consents.
Provide care initiatives for the homeless and people with health conditions.
Balance transportation options for people to choose from.
Work with developers, iwi, and institutions to develop and expand the city's social housing stock and create more first-time homes.
Increase housing supply and purchase/rental options (rent-to-buy, lease-to-buy) by working with developers.
Review consenting processes, insurance, and developer contributions to lower costs which are contributing to the price of new homes.
Commit to speeding up consents and reducing red tape.
Commit to look at different options for council housing.
Implement the Spatial Plan as designed with some further exceptions to allow for places of special character should neighbourhoods choose.
Implement the Community Housing model and continue to work more closely with third party providers and government to stop the millions in losses.
Designate corridors for intensive housing and facilitate with property owners a path to their transition to housing from industrial sites.
Intensify housing in the central city to encourage high density affordable housing for students etc. Better utilisation of public transport.
Build a wet shelter for homeless people and continue to work with programs that see an end to people living on the streets.
Make sure council has good planning rules and processes, a good consent processes and encourages good urban spaces and streetscapes.
End homelessness by building social and affordable housing in partnerships with mana whenua and other community providers.
Maximise urban redevelopment through the District Plan and Let's Get Wellington Moving on delivery of accessible, affordable housing choices.
Drive faster consenting of housing development, making it easier to build more homes quicker and with quality guidelines.
Densify in areas where it makes sense. Wellington City Council should prioritise high-density housing in areas that have adequate infrastructure, eg Kilbirnie.
Advocate to central government to ensure landlords are penalised for ignoring healthy homes standards.
Partner with organisations to ensure we are working towards ending homelessness.
Encourage quality higher density housing along transport spines.
Support organisations like Sustainability Trust to provide insulation and energy efficiency advice so everyone can live in warm dry homes.
Advocate to central government for better rental housing standards and more secure tenure for renters.
Build more social housing along public transport lines and complete major upgrades of existing council-owned housing.
Partner with organisations working to end homelessness to open a women's emergency night shelter.
Use council's powers under the Health Act to monitor/fine landlords who are renting out unsafe, unhealthy rentals to support our renters.
Reduce time and costs to apply for building consents.
Provide care initiatives for the homeless and people with health conditions.
Balance transportation options for people to choose from.
Work with developers, iwi, and institutions to develop and expand the city's social housing stock and create more first-time homes.
Increase housing supply and purchase/rental options (rent-to-buy, lease-to-buy) by working with developers.
Review consenting processes, insurance, and developer contributions to lower costs which are contributing to the price of new homes.
Commit to speeding up consents and reducing red tape.
Commit to look at different options for council housing.
Implement the Spatial Plan as designed with some further exceptions to allow for places of special character should neighbourhoods choose.
Implement the Community Housing model and continue to work more closely with third party providers and government to stop the millions in losses.
Designate corridors for intensive housing and facilitate with property owners a path to their transition to housing from industrial sites.
Intensify housing in the central city to encourage high density affordable housing for students etc. Better utilisation of public transport.
Build a wet shelter for homeless people and continue to work with programs that see an end to people living on the streets.
Make sure council has good planning rules and processes, a good consent processes and encourages good urban spaces and streetscapes.
End homelessness by building social and affordable housing in partnerships with mana whenua and other community providers.
Maximise urban redevelopment through the District Plan and Let's Get Wellington Moving on delivery of accessible, affordable housing choices.
Drive faster consenting of housing development, making it easier to build more homes quicker and with quality guidelines.
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