Whau 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.
Prioritise affordable housing on council land and rezone near transport hubs and centres to enable higher-density development.
Require new housing to meet high energy, climate and weathertightness standards and incentivise green building practices.
Streamline the building and resource consent process to reduce delays and support faster delivery and invest in quality urban design and public spaces.
Apply rating and council policy to benefit all ratepayers equally and exclude special input based on ancestry or race.
Focus council solely on services and infrastructure for the benefit of ratepayers and acknowledge wellbeing and add-ons drive rates rises.
Limit rates rises to not exceed the cost of living in any year and require council to control bureaucrats, not the other way around.
Commit to affordable housing, wraparound support and build strong community partnerships to reduce homelessness and rebuild lives in the Whau.
Support Haumarau housing for Whau seniors by protecting affordable rates, offering financial relief and ensuring homes meet their needs.
Partner with community housing providers and nonprofits to develop and manage more affordable rental homes for Whau residents.
Enhance urban spaces and streetscapes by improving lighting, public seating and pedestrian-friendly design.
Support renters by advocating for fair tenancy rights, improved standards and security of tenure.
Rezone appropriate areas to encourage higher-density, affordable housing while protecting green spaces, save the Avondale Racecourse.
Establish housing and support underpinned by Te Whare Tapa Whā, supporting hauora, dignity and care for rough sleepers and homeless.
Expand affordable housing by unlocking land and backing community builds that ensure homes meet real whānau needs, not investor profits.
Protect renters with fair pricing, warm homes and stronger rights, especially for seniors, solo parents, vulnerable and working whānau.
Do not support greenfield development on arable land but support brownfield intensification in town centres with adequate infrastructure.
Support regulatory moves to curb developments being built on natural hazards such as flood plains, which currently happens in the Whau area.
Support retaining and adding to council housing, such as Haumaru housing, to reduce numbers of homeless people, especially among seniors.
Address homelessness by funding local initiatives that provide shelter, support and pathways to permanent housing.
Partner with community housing providers and mana whenua to expand social and transitional housing.
Support quality urban design to create safe, vibrant, people-friendly streets and shared spaces.
Prioritise affordable housing on council land and rezone near transport hubs and centres to enable higher-density development.
Require new housing to meet high energy, climate and weathertightness standards and incentivise green building practices.
Streamline the building and resource consent process to reduce delays and support faster delivery and invest in quality urban design and public spaces.
Apply rating and council policy to benefit all ratepayers equally and exclude special input based on ancestry or race.
Focus council solely on services and infrastructure for the benefit of ratepayers and acknowledge wellbeing and add-ons drive rates rises.
Limit rates rises to not exceed the cost of living in any year and require council to control bureaucrats, not the other way around.
Commit to affordable housing, wraparound support and build strong community partnerships to reduce homelessness and rebuild lives in the Whau.
Support Haumarau housing for Whau seniors by protecting affordable rates, offering financial relief and ensuring homes meet their needs.
Partner with community housing providers and nonprofits to develop and manage more affordable rental homes for Whau residents.
Enhance urban spaces and streetscapes by improving lighting, public seating and pedestrian-friendly design.
Support renters by advocating for fair tenancy rights, improved standards and security of tenure.
Rezone appropriate areas to encourage higher-density, affordable housing while protecting green spaces, save the Avondale Racecourse.
Establish housing and support underpinned by Te Whare Tapa Whā, supporting hauora, dignity and care for rough sleepers and homeless.
Expand affordable housing by unlocking land and backing community builds that ensure homes meet real whānau needs, not investor profits.
Protect renters with fair pricing, warm homes and stronger rights, especially for seniors, solo parents, vulnerable and working whānau.
Do not support greenfield development on arable land but support brownfield intensification in town centres with adequate infrastructure.
Support regulatory moves to curb developments being built on natural hazards such as flood plains, which currently happens in the Whau area.
Support retaining and adding to council housing, such as Haumaru housing, to reduce numbers of homeless people, especially among seniors.
Address homelessness by funding local initiatives that provide shelter, support and pathways to permanent housing.
Partner with community housing providers and mana whenua to expand social and transitional housing.
Support quality urban design to create safe, vibrant, people-friendly streets and shared spaces.
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