Whangārei 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.
Increase investment in council-owned housing to provide safe, secure and affordable homes for those in need.
Rezone land to enable more affordable housing developments in high-demand areas.
Support development of mixed-income housing to improve affordability and access for working families.
Allow residents to build and enjoy their land without interference or costly delays from council.
Cut red tape so building homes becomes faster, cheaper and free from endless council bureaucracy.
Ensure zoning rules and infrastructure provide enough housing to meet demand without pushing up rates.
Create council-owned apartments in Whangarei CBD at market rates to provide additional housing, an income stream and revitalise the CBD.
Cut costs for building consents for community-needed projects, eg local early childcare providers.
Employ advocates to serve the homeless by connecting them with organisations for housing, meals and rehabilitation.
Increase investment in council-owned housing to provide safe, secure and affordable homes for those in need.
Rezone land to enable more affordable housing developments in high-demand areas.
Support development of mixed-income housing to improve affordability and access for working families.
Allow residents to build and enjoy their land without interference or costly delays from council.
Cut red tape so building homes becomes faster, cheaper and free from endless council bureaucracy.
Ensure zoning rules and infrastructure provide enough housing to meet demand without pushing up rates.
Create council-owned apartments in Whangarei CBD at market rates to provide additional housing, an income stream and revitalise the CBD.
Cut costs for building consents for community-needed projects, eg local early childcare providers.
Employ advocates to serve the homeless by connecting them with organisations for housing, meals and rehabilitation.
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