Mayor of New Plymouth
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.
Create more council housing with community support to repurpose buildings such as old offices to combat homelessness.
Improve streetscapes by planting low-maintenance trees such as evergreens that require only pruning, not seasonal clean-ups.
Reduce the unduly regulation of how private land is utilised by the owner, such as subdivision and adding dwellings.
Ensure the district plan reflects the needs of the district to enable growth in the correct areas through land supply and zoning.
Implement the 'We're all at Home 2035' vision through engagement with stakeholders, community and homeless community.
Increase community housing.
Create more council housing with community support to repurpose buildings such as old offices to combat homelessness.
Improve streetscapes by planting low-maintenance trees such as evergreens that require only pruning, not seasonal clean-ups.
Reduce the unduly regulation of how private land is utilised by the owner, such as subdivision and adding dwellings.
Ensure the district plan reflects the needs of the district to enable growth in the correct areas through land supply and zoning.
Implement the 'We're all at Home 2035' vision through engagement with stakeholders, community and homeless community.
Increase community housing.
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