Maungakiekie-Tāmaki 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 better road, parking and active transport route design to ensure everyone can move around more easily.
Advocate for well designed, interconnected public spaces and town centres that support communities to use and engage in these spaces.
Support urban design that increases housing density close to public transport routes and enables access to what is needed close to home.
Expand TRC's ability to ensure affordable housing for new home buyers on 440 or bigger square metre sites.
Simplify building consents to a local office and reassess land supply and zoning by looking at Glen Innes, noting the Sean O'Loughlin decision.
Use empty homes for the homeless and support local housing initiatives and sell premium empty sites for single private ownership.
Safely maintain older homes with significant historical background where possible, for example Whina Cooper’s home.
Start conversations and activations for whānau living rough, including access to shower facilities, health facilities or assistance into housing.
Work with TRC to find solutions for lack of parking or introduce a community parking facility. Or look into one car per home feasibility.
Actively consult with local communities on the issues that affect them to deliver better and more sustainable outcomes.
Ensure that the historical and social identity of the local community is retained when renewing an urban space or streetscape.
Involve local communities more in the decision-making process so that the actual needs of the local area are understood and met.
Advocate for better road, parking and active transport route design to ensure everyone can move around more easily.
Advocate for well designed, interconnected public spaces and town centres that support communities to use and engage in these spaces.
Support urban design that increases housing density close to public transport routes and enables access to what is needed close to home.
Expand TRC's ability to ensure affordable housing for new home buyers on 440 or bigger square metre sites.
Simplify building consents to a local office and reassess land supply and zoning by looking at Glen Innes, noting the Sean O'Loughlin decision.
Use empty homes for the homeless and support local housing initiatives and sell premium empty sites for single private ownership.
Safely maintain older homes with significant historical background where possible, for example Whina Cooper’s home.
Start conversations and activations for whānau living rough, including access to shower facilities, health facilities or assistance into housing.
Work with TRC to find solutions for lack of parking or introduce a community parking facility. Or look into one car per home feasibility.
Actively consult with local communities on the issues that affect them to deliver better and more sustainable outcomes.
Ensure that the historical and social identity of the local community is retained when renewing an urban space or streetscape.
Involve local communities more in the decision-making process so that the actual needs of the local area are understood and met.
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