Tararua 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.
Halt asset sell-offs so local groups have a chance to see if they can use those spaces for the benefit of the community.
Speed up consent for Norsewood’s Viking long house hall to help tourism and provide a public hall for the community.
Speed up consent processes and wait times as more housing helps everyone and supply versus demand reduces rents.
Keep rates increases as low as possible to maintain housing affordability by utilising available alternative rating methods.
Work with those with local knowledge of flood zones when designating areas for future urban development.
Expand council housing to meet growing demand and support vulnerable residents with safe, affordable homes.
Improve housing quality by enforcing weathertight standards and supporting retrofits for warmer, drier homes.
Rezone land to unlock new housing areas, encourage density and support mixed-use, walkable communities.
Identify and unlock land with water, sewer and roading capacity that can be unlocked immediately.
Increase the range and affordability of housing in the district by supporting community-led housing development projects.
Work with providers to build more aged care units for retirement and supported living options which can free up space for exiting homes.
Halt asset sell-offs so local groups have a chance to see if they can use those spaces for the benefit of the community.
Speed up consent for Norsewood’s Viking long house hall to help tourism and provide a public hall for the community.
Speed up consent processes and wait times as more housing helps everyone and supply versus demand reduces rents.
Keep rates increases as low as possible to maintain housing affordability by utilising available alternative rating methods.
Work with those with local knowledge of flood zones when designating areas for future urban development.
Expand council housing to meet growing demand and support vulnerable residents with safe, affordable homes.
Improve housing quality by enforcing weathertight standards and supporting retrofits for warmer, drier homes.
Rezone land to unlock new housing areas, encourage density and support mixed-use, walkable communities.
Identify and unlock land with water, sewer and roading capacity that can be unlocked immediately.
Increase the range and affordability of housing in the district by supporting community-led housing development projects.
Work with providers to build more aged care units for retirement and supported living options which can free up space for exiting homes.
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