Ngāruawāhia Community 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.
Ensure community voices are heard and encourage affordable, well-designed housing that fits and uplifts neighbourhoods.
Ensure land is fit for purpose and high-density housing does not overburden the community it is designated for.
Support houses that are warm, dry and healthy.
Support taking people off the streets and providing for the homeless.
Improve access to consenting and planning advice for families and small developers by removing systemic barriers for everyday people.
Support mixed-use planning to allow local businesses, housing and public spaces to thrive together and promote smart, community-oriented zoning.
Advocate for affordable, quality housing that preserves dignity and supports whānau stability and reflects a hand up, not handout philosophy.
Ensure community voices are heard and encourage affordable, well-designed housing that fits and uplifts neighbourhoods.
Ensure land is fit for purpose and high-density housing does not overburden the community it is designated for.
Support houses that are warm, dry and healthy.
Support taking people off the streets and providing for the homeless.
Improve access to consenting and planning advice for families and small developers by removing systemic barriers for everyday people.
Support mixed-use planning to allow local businesses, housing and public spaces to thrive together and promote smart, community-oriented zoning.
Advocate for affordable, quality housing that preserves dignity and supports whānau stability and reflects a hand up, not handout philosophy.
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