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.
Build a plan to absorb population growth in the inner city to reduce pressure on suburbs.
Fund street art initiatives to build Christchurch's reputation as a city of art and entertainment.
Pursue substandard rentals and rogue AirBnBs aggressively to ensure Christchurch housing is decent and affordable.
Advocate for higher density development in the inner city where high density housing is expected by residents.
Encourage housing development with streamlined and efficient subdivision consenting processes.
Make building consent processes more user friendly.
Build a plan to absorb population growth in the inner city to reduce pressure on suburbs.
Fund street art initiatives to build Christchurch's reputation as a city of art and entertainment.
Pursue substandard rentals and rogue AirBnBs aggressively to ensure Christchurch housing is decent and affordable.
Advocate for higher density development in the inner city where high density housing is expected by residents.
Encourage housing development with streamlined and efficient subdivision consenting processes.
Make building consent processes more user friendly.
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