Ashburton 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.
Streamline residential building consent process to make social housing builds easier.
Work with private business to increase number of social housing.
Enable smart, sustainable growth that protects rural land while ensuring enough housing for families of all sizes.
Plan infrastructure to meet future needs so communities have schools, parks and amenities as they grow.
Support affordable housing developments to attract and enable young families to settle and thrive in our district.
Streamline residential building consent process to make social housing builds easier.
Work with private business to increase number of social housing.
Enable smart, sustainable growth that protects rural land while ensuring enough housing for families of all sizes.
Plan infrastructure to meet future needs so communities have schools, parks and amenities as they grow.
Support affordable housing developments to attract and enable young families to settle and thrive in our district.
Mayor
Compare the mayoral candidates in your area
Local council
Compare the candidates for your city or district council
Regional council
Compare the candidates for your regional council
Local board
Compare the candidates for your local or community board