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.
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 support around electrification of homes to reduce energy costs, mindful of the possible Rates Assistance Scheme.
Expand the council's existing social, elderly and affordable housing policies as possible.
Investigate community energy schemes such as in Otaki where the community leases the roof of the local college for solar PVs.
Build support around electrification of homes to reduce energy costs, mindful of the possible Rates Assistance Scheme.
Expand the council's existing social, elderly and affordable housing policies as possible.
Investigate community energy schemes such as in Otaki where the community leases the roof of the local college for solar PVs.
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