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.
Enforce strict compliance with unitary plan zoning rules as every week there are over 100 applications to breach the rules, with many approved.
Retain and upgrade Haumaru Housing stock and support third party organisations for homeless people.
Review the unitary plan to rein in excesses, close loopholes and improve standards.
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.
Ensure infrastructure keeps pace with future development as waiting until the 2030s for more waste, storm and drinking water pipes is too late.
Support more housing near town centres and rapid transport corridors with access to high-quality sport and recreation options.
Work with organisations like the Salvation Army and Mana Whenua to advocate for a roof over the heads of the most vulnerable and homeless.
Ensure appropriate housing availability is accessible for those in need and provide added value to the community.
Ensure building consents comply with appropriate zoning as part of Auckland's unitary plan.
Ensure compliance with housing quality such as weathertightness before approval of final completion of property development and renovations.
Enforce strict compliance with unitary plan zoning rules as every week there are over 100 applications to breach the rules, with many approved.
Retain and upgrade Haumaru Housing stock and support third party organisations for homeless people.
Review the unitary plan to rein in excesses, close loopholes and improve standards.
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.
Ensure infrastructure keeps pace with future development as waiting until the 2030s for more waste, storm and drinking water pipes is too late.
Support more housing near town centres and rapid transport corridors with access to high-quality sport and recreation options.
Work with organisations like the Salvation Army and Mana Whenua to advocate for a roof over the heads of the most vulnerable and homeless.
Ensure appropriate housing availability is accessible for those in need and provide added value to the community.
Ensure building consents comply with appropriate zoning as part of Auckland's unitary plan.
Ensure compliance with housing quality such as weathertightness before approval of final completion of property development and renovations.
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