Western Bay of Plenty 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.
Zone more land for houses so the cost of housing can come down as too many people are being forced out of the property market.
Provide building consent approvals efficiently so that builders are able to build quality homes with least delay.
Work with central government to provide the accommodation services and mental health support for those unable to afford housing.
Obligate developers to provide green space for health and adequate parking provision for reasons of road safety and crime reduction.
Safeguard adequate reserve land for future community recreational needs.
Invest in appropriate levels of council housing stock for vulnerable sectors of the community such as elders.
Continue with the planned upgrade and extension of elder housing.
Work with the community to get the best outcomes within the constraints imposed by central government.
Work to improve and extend papakāinga housing and associated infrastructure.
Zone more land for houses so the cost of housing can come down as too many people are being forced out of the property market.
Provide building consent approvals efficiently so that builders are able to build quality homes with least delay.
Work with central government to provide the accommodation services and mental health support for those unable to afford housing.
Obligate developers to provide green space for health and adequate parking provision for reasons of road safety and crime reduction.
Safeguard adequate reserve land for future community recreational needs.
Invest in appropriate levels of council housing stock for vulnerable sectors of the community such as elders.
Continue with the planned upgrade and extension of elder housing.
Work with the community to get the best outcomes within the constraints imposed by central government.
Work to improve and extend papakāinga housing and associated infrastructure.
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