Christchurch City 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.
Fund more social housing as required.
Keep up zoning the central city for mixed-use development.
Support central city housing development by reducing red tape and development costs.
Deliver affordable, quality housing by streamlining consents, ensuring quality builds and planning for growth that serves people first.
Revitalise urban spaces with people-friendly streetscapes, green design and zoning that balances intensification with liveable communities.
Support housing security by investing in council housing, tackling homelessness and working with renters for safe, stable homes.
Fund more social housing as required.
Keep up zoning the central city for mixed-use development.
Support central city housing development by reducing red tape and development costs.
Deliver affordable, quality housing by streamlining consents, ensuring quality builds and planning for growth that serves people first.
Revitalise urban spaces with people-friendly streetscapes, green design and zoning that balances intensification with liveable communities.
Support housing security by investing in council housing, tackling homelessness and working with renters for safe, stable homes.
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