Ōtara-Papatoetoe 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.
Enhance urban spaces by upgrading footpaths, lighting and open spaces to create safer and more welcoming town centres.
Protect Old Papatoetoe character while supporting smart, higher-density housing in the right places.
Protect on-road parking on local roads to balance housing growth with community access, parking and livability.
Promote enhanced building consent measures and support higher density housing developments near rail and major bus stations.
Support clean street measures and enhance penalties for rubbish dumping.
Develop dedicated housing communities for people experiencing homelessness, with their own buildings, beds, car parks and facilities.
Expand council housing to meet local demand and provide secure homes.
Provide temporary shelters with beds and food for people experiencing homelessness.
Advocate for sensible local zoning to support balanced growth and maintain Papatoetoe's community character.
Advocate for well-designed streetscapes and urban spaces that enhance community safety and appeal.
Support local initiatives that provide temporary housing and practical help for homeless residents in Otara-Papatoetoe.
Enhance urban spaces by upgrading footpaths, lighting and open spaces to create safer and more welcoming town centres.
Protect Old Papatoetoe character while supporting smart, higher-density housing in the right places.
Protect on-road parking on local roads to balance housing growth with community access, parking and livability.
Promote enhanced building consent measures and support higher density housing developments near rail and major bus stations.
Support clean street measures and enhance penalties for rubbish dumping.
Develop dedicated housing communities for people experiencing homelessness, with their own buildings, beds, car parks and facilities.
Expand council housing to meet local demand and provide secure homes.
Provide temporary shelters with beds and food for people experiencing homelessness.
Advocate for sensible local zoning to support balanced growth and maintain Papatoetoe's community character.
Advocate for well-designed streetscapes and urban spaces that enhance community safety and appeal.
Support local initiatives that provide temporary housing and practical help for homeless residents in Otara-Papatoetoe.
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