Auckland 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.
Create a public fund that will build and sell housing at cost to residents, removing profit incentives and middlemen from expenses.
Reshape piecemeal development to allow the city to grow with foresight toward an equitable future.
Provide support for a Housing First program to reduce homelessness and give people a chance to regain their own footing.
Ensure robust infrastructure, diverse transport options and green spaces are already in place to ensure vibrant, liveable communities.
Preserve and protect existing urban parks and greenspaces.
Advocate for healthy, affordable, accessible, energy and water efficient homes and neighbourhoods with reduced waste and CO2, and water sensitive design.
Champion installing infrastructure before developing. Ensure appropriate development meets diverse community need and support local employment.
Lobby for the acquisition of open space in growth areas for parks, playgrounds, recreation and ecological purposes and plan ahead.
Allow residents to build and enjoy their land without interference or costly delays from council.
Cut red tape so building homes becomes faster, cheaper and free from endless council bureaucracy.
Ensure zoning rules and infrastructure provide enough housing to meet demand without pushing up rates.
Create a public fund that will build and sell housing at cost to residents, removing profit incentives and middlemen from expenses.
Reshape piecemeal development to allow the city to grow with foresight toward an equitable future.
Provide support for a Housing First program to reduce homelessness and give people a chance to regain their own footing.
Ensure robust infrastructure, diverse transport options and green spaces are already in place to ensure vibrant, liveable communities.
Preserve and protect existing urban parks and greenspaces.
Advocate for healthy, affordable, accessible, energy and water efficient homes and neighbourhoods with reduced waste and CO2, and water sensitive design.
Champion installing infrastructure before developing. Ensure appropriate development meets diverse community need and support local employment.
Lobby for the acquisition of open space in growth areas for parks, playgrounds, recreation and ecological purposes and plan ahead.
Allow residents to build and enjoy their land without interference or costly delays from council.
Cut red tape so building homes becomes faster, cheaper and free from endless council bureaucracy.
Ensure zoning rules and infrastructure provide enough housing to meet demand without pushing up rates.
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