Rotorua District Council
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.
Remove Rotorua from the accelerated housing plan due to lack of controlled plan approach.
Simplify consents for building.
Tackle homelessness head on with a range of plans for a long-term solution.
Assist private housing development projects.
Hasten building consenting.
Wind up Rotorua's homeless industry.
Enable new housing with infrastructure, zoning and higher-density living near the CBD for affordability.
Invest in the CBD, public spaces and mixed-use areas to create vibrant neighbourhoods that attract people back into the city.
Partner with government, iwi and developers to boost housing quality, affordability and end homelessness.
Expand council housing stock through partnerships with iwi and community housing providers.
Partner with service providers to deliver housing-first solutions and wraparound support to address homelessness.
Prioritise affordable housing in new developments through inclusionary zoning and land contributions.
Introduce smarter planning to enable more homes across the housing spectrum from affordable to high end.
Negotiate joined up planning with government to ensure as Rotorua grows there is adequate investment in schools, health and transport.
Work closer with iwi landholding trusts to realise their housing ambitions within Rotorua.
Remove Rotorua from the accelerated housing plan due to lack of controlled plan approach.
Simplify consents for building.
Tackle homelessness head on with a range of plans for a long-term solution.
Assist private housing development projects.
Hasten building consenting.
Wind up Rotorua's homeless industry.
Enable new housing with infrastructure, zoning and higher-density living near the CBD for affordability.
Invest in the CBD, public spaces and mixed-use areas to create vibrant neighbourhoods that attract people back into the city.
Partner with government, iwi and developers to boost housing quality, affordability and end homelessness.
Expand council housing stock through partnerships with iwi and community housing providers.
Partner with service providers to deliver housing-first solutions and wraparound support to address homelessness.
Prioritise affordable housing in new developments through inclusionary zoning and land contributions.
Introduce smarter planning to enable more homes across the housing spectrum from affordable to high end.
Negotiate joined up planning with government to ensure as Rotorua grows there is adequate investment in schools, health and transport.
Work closer with iwi landholding trusts to realise their housing ambitions within Rotorua.
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