Ōrākei 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 affordable, well-planned housing near transport hubs, ensuring roads, stormwater and sewerage can support growth.
Advocate for cutting red tape and ensuring housing growth aligns with infrastructure, supporting smart growth that delivers value.
Support well-designed local streets and shared spaces that are safe, accessible and reflect the character of Ōrākei communities.
Engage with local communities to ensure developments are appropriate in scale and character for unique local neighbourhoods.
Ensure new developments scale roading, parking and wastewater systems to accommodate increased demand without pushing up rates.
Reduce bureaucracy and red tape so building homes becomes faster, cheaper and more efficient, thus improving supply and availability.
Allow residents to develop and enjoy their land without interference, costly delays or obstructive processes from council bureaucrats.
Cut needless red tape so building homes becomes faster, cheaper and free from endless council bureaucracy and planning obstruction.
Ensure zoning rules and core infrastructure match housing demand without driving up local rates or placing strain on existing services.
Advocate for affordable, well-planned housing near transport hubs, ensuring roads, stormwater and sewerage can support growth.
Advocate for cutting red tape and ensuring housing growth aligns with infrastructure, supporting smart growth that delivers value.
Support well-designed local streets and shared spaces that are safe, accessible and reflect the character of Ōrākei communities.
Engage with local communities to ensure developments are appropriate in scale and character for unique local neighbourhoods.
Ensure new developments scale roading, parking and wastewater systems to accommodate increased demand without pushing up rates.
Reduce bureaucracy and red tape so building homes becomes faster, cheaper and more efficient, thus improving supply and availability.
Allow residents to develop and enjoy their land without interference, costly delays or obstructive processes from council bureaucrats.
Cut needless red tape so building homes becomes faster, cheaper and free from endless council bureaucracy and planning obstruction.
Ensure zoning rules and core infrastructure match housing demand without driving up local rates or placing strain on existing services.
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