Whakatāne-Ōhope 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.
Back developments that make the town a place where locals want to stay, work, live and play.
Lift housing standards so every home supports welldoing and wellbeing.
Put public land to work creating lasting value for the whole community.
Strengthen support for the homeless by providing shelter, kai, continued Orange Van funding, healthcare and work readiness.
Maintain existing facilities.
Support active transport modes by empowering community groups and making submissions to Whakatane District Council for more accessible cycleways.
Back developments that make the town a place where locals want to stay, work, live and play.
Lift housing standards so every home supports welldoing and wellbeing.
Put public land to work creating lasting value for the whole community.
Strengthen support for the homeless by providing shelter, kai, continued Orange Van funding, healthcare and work readiness.
Maintain existing facilities.
Support active transport modes by empowering community groups and making submissions to Whakatane District Council for more accessible cycleways.
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