Mackenzie 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.
Encourage mixed-use developments that add housing, jobs and services while keeping small-town character intact.
Review zoning and bylaws to ensure enough land supply for housing while protecting key environmental and rural areas.
Streamline building consent processes to reduce delays and lower costs for compliant projects.
Lobby government to control tourist numbers so workers can be housed and require new tourist developments to include rentals for workers.
Reduce red tape and fees around building consents, provide solutions not barriers and reduce requirements for animal shelter construction.
Work with MacKenzie Care Community Housing Trust to establish community housing and increase age-friendly design and services in the MacKenzie.
Encourage mixed-use developments that add housing, jobs and services while keeping small-town character intact.
Review zoning and bylaws to ensure enough land supply for housing while protecting key environmental and rural areas.
Streamline building consent processes to reduce delays and lower costs for compliant projects.
Lobby government to control tourist numbers so workers can be housed and require new tourist developments to include rentals for workers.
Reduce red tape and fees around building consents, provide solutions not barriers and reduce requirements for animal shelter construction.
Work with MacKenzie Care Community Housing Trust to establish community housing and increase age-friendly design and services in the MacKenzie.
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