Napier City 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.
Commit to addressing homelessness in Napier.
Commit to higher density housing development in areas central to shops, schools, recreational areas and safe from flooding.
Rezone suburbs to make it easier for residents to make improvements to their own properties.
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.
Advocate for pedestrian-friendly urban spaces including the main shopping street to encourage a pleasant, healthy and safe city centre.
Support council’s policy of providing a range of warm, dry and safe council housing for the 60 plus age group.
Take part in native tree-planting events and encourage biodiversity by advocating for native plantings on council land.
Invest smartly in CCTV, CPTED and city ambassadors so Napier's CBD is safe, welcoming and vibrant for residents and visitors.
Support a regional BCA to streamline building consents, lift productivity and make it easier to get projects moving in Napier.
Work with mana whenua and developers on zoning that delivers both new homes and enduring community benefits.
Commit to addressing homelessness in Napier.
Commit to higher density housing development in areas central to shops, schools, recreational areas and safe from flooding.
Rezone suburbs to make it easier for residents to make improvements to their own properties.
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.
Advocate for pedestrian-friendly urban spaces including the main shopping street to encourage a pleasant, healthy and safe city centre.
Support council’s policy of providing a range of warm, dry and safe council housing for the 60 plus age group.
Take part in native tree-planting events and encourage biodiversity by advocating for native plantings on council land.
Invest smartly in CCTV, CPTED and city ambassadors so Napier's CBD is safe, welcoming and vibrant for residents and visitors.
Support a regional BCA to streamline building consents, lift productivity and make it easier to get projects moving in Napier.
Work with mana whenua and developers on zoning that delivers both new homes and enduring community benefits.
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