Whakatāne-Ōhope 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.
Back social and affordable housing solutions that take into account the needs and preferences of the Whakatāne-Ōhope community.
Proactively consult with a diverse range of community members and groups on how we can use and improve our streetscapes and shared spaces.
Be a voice for Whakatāne-Ōhope when policy and planning changes are being considered and clearly communicate proposals back to the community.
Establish a more accessible home base for those who are unable to have a home, with free facilities, and wrap around services.
Establish guidelines to utilise infill housing rather than use food producing land.
Encourage the council to build a lifestyle retirement village.
Housing is an issue here in Whakatāne, talking with local land owners an Iwi, Hapu is a must, on how the government and Iwi can commandant.
Urban spaces needs to have more historic content with signage that reflects the strong connectedness Whakatāne has with Te Ao Māori.
Housing is definitely an issue here but the focus needs to be on sustainable employment first then our people can afford to buy these homes.
Support agencies and community groups that are actively working to improve options for our homeless.
Back social and affordable housing solutions that take into account the needs and preferences of the Whakatāne-Ōhope community.
Proactively consult with a diverse range of community members and groups on how we can use and improve our streetscapes and shared spaces.
Be a voice for Whakatāne-Ōhope when policy and planning changes are being considered and clearly communicate proposals back to the community.
Establish a more accessible home base for those who are unable to have a home, with free facilities, and wrap around services.
Establish guidelines to utilise infill housing rather than use food producing land.
Encourage the council to build a lifestyle retirement village.
Housing is an issue here in Whakatāne, talking with local land owners an Iwi, Hapu is a must, on how the government and Iwi can commandant.
Urban spaces needs to have more historic content with signage that reflects the strong connectedness Whakatāne has with Te Ao Māori.
Housing is definitely an issue here but the focus needs to be on sustainable employment first then our people can afford to buy these homes.
Support agencies and community groups that are actively working to improve options for our homeless.
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