Mayor of Tasman
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.
Develop neighbourhood plans to allow quality urban housing in the right spots, cutting red tape and keeping growth sensible.
Fix rating and contributions policy to align with infrastructure costs, discourage land-banking and incentivise efficient land use.
Launch an urban design competition as a bold, visual way to guide growth and bring the community into the conversation.
Discourage cramming people into small areas.
Promote and encourage the use of low-level productive land.
Review council staff performance in issuing consents in a timely and cost-efficient way.
Develop neighbourhood plans to allow quality urban housing in the right spots, cutting red tape and keeping growth sensible.
Fix rating and contributions policy to align with infrastructure costs, discourage land-banking and incentivise efficient land use.
Launch an urban design competition as a bold, visual way to guide growth and bring the community into the conversation.
Discourage cramming people into small areas.
Promote and encourage the use of low-level productive land.
Review council staff performance in issuing consents in a timely and cost-efficient way.
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