Mayor of Queenstown-Lakes
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.
Identify levers that will deliver more build to rent schemes in the district.
Lead a discussion to define good urban design that makes best use of land to build well rounded, complete and uplifting neighbourhoods.
Cap short-term visitor accommodation consents.
Facilitate high-rise zoning in areas suited to the protection of view shafts and sunlight.
Fund community housing projects in partnership with central government.
Identify levers that will deliver more build to rent schemes in the district.
Lead a discussion to define good urban design that makes best use of land to build well rounded, complete and uplifting neighbourhoods.
Cap short-term visitor accommodation consents.
Facilitate high-rise zoning in areas suited to the protection of view shafts and sunlight.
Fund community housing projects in partnership with central government.
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