Waitākere Ranges 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.
Build intensified housing around transport hubs because it makes a lot of sense.
Retain green spaces and canopy cover wherever possible, which becomes increasingly important with intensification.
Upgrade Glen Eden town centre.
Ensure that urban spaces and streetscapes are made for humans and are enjoyable places to be.
Work against urban sprawl in fragile areas such as the Waitakere Ranges and in areas with fertile soils such as Pukekohe.
Work towards Auckland City having a compact high quality urban form with concentration of living apartments around major transport hubs.
Advocate for a better urban ecology planning framework to acquire new green space as the population grows.
Support co-design of community facilities or transport infrastructure before any spades hit the ground.
Support well planned affordable housing where parks, placemaking, shops and schools are within walking distance.
Champion investment in community housing initiatives to support low-cost housing within the region.
Hold Auckland Council entities to account for increasing development contribution costs constraining housing growth.
Improve resourcing around the consenting process to speed up development timelines and efficiencies.
Advocate for affordable homes near town centres with the community facilities and infrastructure needed to support growth.
Improve undeveloped urban parks and shared spaces to make them more inviting and foster thriving communities.
Stop urban sprawl into the Ranges by standing firm on the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Act.
Champion civil projects that reflect the creative, ambitious heritage and involve locals through design-led processes.
Champion new developments that include green spaces, community hubs and access to public transport, cycle paths and walkways.
Commit to urban planning that retains and adds value to heritage structures that promote connections to place and enhance wellbeing.
Build more council homes, implement fairer renting rules and provide wrap-around support to end homelessness. Ensure everyone has a safe, stable place to live.
Build smart growth by fast-tracking eco-consents, zoning for affordable homes and creating green vibrant streetscapes. Build a livable Waitakere together.
Fix leaky homes faster and build affordable, quality housing. Raise standards and lower costs to ensure warm, dry homes do not cost a fortune.
Advocate strongly for co-development of community facilities, parking and transport infrastructure as development occurs, not years later.
Resist centralised and Wellington rules planning and support more local planning for quality urban development and minimising congestion.
Strengthen housing action by supporting west older adult housing planning and advocating for sensible granny and tiny home policy.
Ensure adequate green and community shared spaces and prioritise accessibility in all planning.
Prioritise safety and liveability by considering access to public transport, parking, pedestrian safety and green spaces in development.
Support design-led urban planning and development to create town centres and private and social housing that enhance cultural and natural heritage.
Build intensified housing around transport hubs because it makes a lot of sense.
Retain green spaces and canopy cover wherever possible, which becomes increasingly important with intensification.
Upgrade Glen Eden town centre.
Ensure that urban spaces and streetscapes are made for humans and are enjoyable places to be.
Work against urban sprawl in fragile areas such as the Waitakere Ranges and in areas with fertile soils such as Pukekohe.
Work towards Auckland City having a compact high quality urban form with concentration of living apartments around major transport hubs.
Advocate for a better urban ecology planning framework to acquire new green space as the population grows.
Support co-design of community facilities or transport infrastructure before any spades hit the ground.
Support well planned affordable housing where parks, placemaking, shops and schools are within walking distance.
Champion investment in community housing initiatives to support low-cost housing within the region.
Hold Auckland Council entities to account for increasing development contribution costs constraining housing growth.
Improve resourcing around the consenting process to speed up development timelines and efficiencies.
Advocate for affordable homes near town centres with the community facilities and infrastructure needed to support growth.
Improve undeveloped urban parks and shared spaces to make them more inviting and foster thriving communities.
Stop urban sprawl into the Ranges by standing firm on the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Act.
Champion civil projects that reflect the creative, ambitious heritage and involve locals through design-led processes.
Champion new developments that include green spaces, community hubs and access to public transport, cycle paths and walkways.
Commit to urban planning that retains and adds value to heritage structures that promote connections to place and enhance wellbeing.
Build more council homes, implement fairer renting rules and provide wrap-around support to end homelessness. Ensure everyone has a safe, stable place to live.
Build smart growth by fast-tracking eco-consents, zoning for affordable homes and creating green vibrant streetscapes. Build a livable Waitakere together.
Fix leaky homes faster and build affordable, quality housing. Raise standards and lower costs to ensure warm, dry homes do not cost a fortune.
Advocate strongly for co-development of community facilities, parking and transport infrastructure as development occurs, not years later.
Resist centralised and Wellington rules planning and support more local planning for quality urban development and minimising congestion.
Strengthen housing action by supporting west older adult housing planning and advocating for sensible granny and tiny home policy.
Ensure adequate green and community shared spaces and prioritise accessibility in all planning.
Prioritise safety and liveability by considering access to public transport, parking, pedestrian safety and green spaces in development.
Support design-led urban planning and development to create town centres and private and social housing that enhance cultural and natural heritage.
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