Waikouaiti Coast Community 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.
Urge rate reduction for landlords to encourage more rental space if housing is good, and ensure the council makes land available for first home buyers.
Work in conjunction with land zoning to plan a more streamlined consent process that ensures urban living spaces and streets are good to live in.
Work to increase council housing, especially for singles and pensioners, as not enough is being done to support single people.
Advocate for improvements to the look of the main street in Waikouaiti, as the entrance to the city.
Provide advice to the DCC on land supply in the board area to ensure sustainable growth.
Shift incentives of urban development towards high-quality residential builds in urban areas.
Support initiatives that unite a range of public and private stakeholders and explore innovative solutions, eg Otago Housing Alliance.
Target prevention funding to address homelessness as well as wraparound services, eg HomeGround in Auckland.
Control quality of housing to avoid leaky buildings, overheating issues, modern slums and lack of outdoor space.
Create better quality urban spaces with dense housing development accompanied by green spaces and mini parks.
Provide more council housing for the elderly and vulnerable people and have social workers to help those in need. Reduce homelessness.
Urge rate reduction for landlords to encourage more rental space if housing is good, and ensure the council makes land available for first home buyers.
Work in conjunction with land zoning to plan a more streamlined consent process that ensures urban living spaces and streets are good to live in.
Work to increase council housing, especially for singles and pensioners, as not enough is being done to support single people.
Advocate for improvements to the look of the main street in Waikouaiti, as the entrance to the city.
Provide advice to the DCC on land supply in the board area to ensure sustainable growth.
Shift incentives of urban development towards high-quality residential builds in urban areas.
Support initiatives that unite a range of public and private stakeholders and explore innovative solutions, eg Otago Housing Alliance.
Target prevention funding to address homelessness as well as wraparound services, eg HomeGround in Auckland.
Control quality of housing to avoid leaky buildings, overheating issues, modern slums and lack of outdoor space.
Create better quality urban spaces with dense housing development accompanied by green spaces and mini parks.
Provide more council housing for the elderly and vulnerable people and have social workers to help those in need. Reduce homelessness.
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