Kaipātiki Local Board
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.
Advocate for development that includes adequate parking, green spaces and community amenities to serve existing residents.
Ensure new developments contribute to community infrastructure and maintain Kaipātiki's distinctive character and tree canopy.
Support 15-minute neighbourhoods with walkable access to shops, services and quality public spaces in all town centres.
Restrict inappropriate intensification and land use in high-risk zones, particularly land stability.
Support planned intensification near transport hubs and infrastructure and town centres.
Support protection of heritage zones.
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 is in step 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.
Continue to advocate for development only where infrastructure is adequate, eg stormwater and wastewater that can cope with extra use.
Continue to support development of quality housing in Northcote for both social and private housing.
Support retention of character and heritage areas to protect them for the future.
Ensure government allowance for building up on land not less than 650 square metres complies with building codes and safety standards.
Ensure land supply and zoning comply with Auckland Unitary Plan and building codes to keep density provisions within limits.
Maintain council housing quality with appropriate services contracted to preserve quality of life for council residents.
Fund community led efforts to provide support to homeless residents of the local board area.
Not support the sale of valued public open spaces for housing development.
Support PC78 changes to allow the construction of 70m² minor dwellings without consent in accordance with the unitary plan.
Advocate retaining special character zones, protecting green spaces and heritage for multi-storey development in certain areas.
Support higher density near adequate public transport nodes and mixed-use developments to support housing and local businesses.
Support medium-density residential development only when paired with adequate infrastructure to maintain or enhance quality living for all.
Advocate for development that includes adequate parking, green spaces and community amenities to serve existing residents.
Ensure new developments contribute to community infrastructure and maintain Kaipātiki's distinctive character and tree canopy.
Support 15-minute neighbourhoods with walkable access to shops, services and quality public spaces in all town centres.
Restrict inappropriate intensification and land use in high-risk zones, particularly land stability.
Support planned intensification near transport hubs and infrastructure and town centres.
Support protection of heritage zones.
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 is in step 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.
Continue to advocate for development only where infrastructure is adequate, eg stormwater and wastewater that can cope with extra use.
Continue to support development of quality housing in Northcote for both social and private housing.
Support retention of character and heritage areas to protect them for the future.
Ensure government allowance for building up on land not less than 650 square metres complies with building codes and safety standards.
Ensure land supply and zoning comply with Auckland Unitary Plan and building codes to keep density provisions within limits.
Maintain council housing quality with appropriate services contracted to preserve quality of life for council residents.
Fund community led efforts to provide support to homeless residents of the local board area.
Not support the sale of valued public open spaces for housing development.
Support PC78 changes to allow the construction of 70m² minor dwellings without consent in accordance with the unitary plan.
Advocate retaining special character zones, protecting green spaces and heritage for multi-storey development in certain areas.
Support higher density near adequate public transport nodes and mixed-use developments to support housing and local businesses.
Support medium-density residential development only when paired with adequate infrastructure to maintain or enhance quality living for all.
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