Rodney 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.
Push for an early structure plan for a new town centre in Huapai allowing future growth and development out of the flood plain.
Stop any further homes being built on flood-prone land as this is critical to protect families from large scale climatic events.
Support development of a resilience plan that will reduce harm to businesses in Kumeu and allow them to continue trading into the future.
Collaborate with local iwi to incorporate mātauranga Māori in environmental and community projects that reflect Kumeū's heritage and values.
Engage with the community to plan and adapt the business district's development in response to recent flooding risks.
Ensure land is zoned to meet growth needs, balancing housing availability with protection of green spaces and community character.
Create a plan to enable greenspaces, parks and playgrounds to be maintained and protected as Taupaki – Kumeū – Waimauku – Riverhead grows.
Ensure that new homes are kept off floodplains.
Work with council, government and community to ensure adequate infrastructure is in place before large developments are consented.
Push for an early structure plan for a new town centre in Huapai allowing future growth and development out of the flood plain.
Stop any further homes being built on flood-prone land as this is critical to protect families from large scale climatic events.
Support development of a resilience plan that will reduce harm to businesses in Kumeu and allow them to continue trading into the future.
Collaborate with local iwi to incorporate mātauranga Māori in environmental and community projects that reflect Kumeū's heritage and values.
Engage with the community to plan and adapt the business district's development in response to recent flooding risks.
Ensure land is zoned to meet growth needs, balancing housing availability with protection of green spaces and community character.
Create a plan to enable greenspaces, parks and playgrounds to be maintained and protected as Taupaki – Kumeū – Waimauku – Riverhead grows.
Ensure that new homes are kept off floodplains.
Work with council, government and community to ensure adequate infrastructure is in place before large developments are consented.
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