Hastings 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.
Push to build a warm, dry night shelter for Hastings' growing unhoused population, particularly for women and vulnerable young people.
Prioritise smart growth by potentially intensifying housing within existing urban boundaries while protecting productive soils.
Pursue an affordable, timely upgrade to Heretaunga Street West to drive much-needed foot traffic and energy into struggling businesses.
Direct new housing growth to appropriate areas such as hillsides and non-horticultural land, protecting Heretaunga Plains.
Partner with central government and community housing providers to tackle homelessness with sustainable, wrap-around solutions.
Streamline building consent processes to cut red tape, reduce delays and make housing projects more affordable.
Develop affordable council flats for rent with third parties that are affordable for all, including homelessness.
Encourage urban development and land supply to ensure housing affordability for all concerned.
Establish fast-track methods for obtaining building consents that are straightforward and do not require inspection.
Do everything possible to open land in areas close to where people work and go to school.
Give everyone a safe, warm, sustainable home and ensure new builds are houses that will stand the test of time.
Set up systems and bylaws that allow tenants to live affordably and safely.
Ensure zoning and land supply preserve fertile land and reduce natural disaster risks.
Promote better urban planning that supports biodiversity by working with developers, not through heavy enforcement.
Support decentralised housing growth that extends beyond suburbs into rural townships.
Push to build a warm, dry night shelter for Hastings' growing unhoused population, particularly for women and vulnerable young people.
Prioritise smart growth by potentially intensifying housing within existing urban boundaries while protecting productive soils.
Pursue an affordable, timely upgrade to Heretaunga Street West to drive much-needed foot traffic and energy into struggling businesses.
Direct new housing growth to appropriate areas such as hillsides and non-horticultural land, protecting Heretaunga Plains.
Partner with central government and community housing providers to tackle homelessness with sustainable, wrap-around solutions.
Streamline building consent processes to cut red tape, reduce delays and make housing projects more affordable.
Develop affordable council flats for rent with third parties that are affordable for all, including homelessness.
Encourage urban development and land supply to ensure housing affordability for all concerned.
Establish fast-track methods for obtaining building consents that are straightforward and do not require inspection.
Do everything possible to open land in areas close to where people work and go to school.
Give everyone a safe, warm, sustainable home and ensure new builds are houses that will stand the test of time.
Set up systems and bylaws that allow tenants to live affordably and safely.
Ensure zoning and land supply preserve fertile land and reduce natural disaster risks.
Promote better urban planning that supports biodiversity by working with developers, not through heavy enforcement.
Support decentralised housing growth that extends beyond suburbs into rural townships.
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