Mayor of Napier
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 to central government agencies and ministers for more resources to mitigate problems that lead to homelessness.
Advocate to central government to remove the liability from local authorities and reduce cost by enabling alternate construction materials.
Ensure council consenting systems and processes are quick and efficient to enable quicker construction.
Increase the provision of council-owned retirement housing to meet the needs of this growing portion of the local community.
Partner with the government, iwi and other community housing providers to find smart, affordable and sustainable housing solutions.
Zone for medium and high-density development near key services and neighbourhood centres to support efficient land use.
Ensure Napier has a plan for future growth without compromising fertile productive land.
Support initiatives that make housing more affordable for the community.
Support the council housing approach focusing efforts on being a retirement housing provider.
Advocate to central government agencies and ministers for more resources to mitigate problems that lead to homelessness.
Advocate to central government to remove the liability from local authorities and reduce cost by enabling alternate construction materials.
Ensure council consenting systems and processes are quick and efficient to enable quicker construction.
Increase the provision of council-owned retirement housing to meet the needs of this growing portion of the local community.
Partner with the government, iwi and other community housing providers to find smart, affordable and sustainable housing solutions.
Zone for medium and high-density development near key services and neighbourhood centres to support efficient land use.
Ensure Napier has a plan for future growth without compromising fertile productive land.
Support initiatives that make housing more affordable for the community.
Support the council housing approach focusing efforts on being a retirement housing provider.
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