

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.

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.
Make reasonable accommodation available to all.
Maintain a balanced urban and rural mix.
Make planning processes predictable and understandable.
Commit to streamlining the consent process to ensure a quick and simple process.
Review urban spaces and streetscapes to ensure all subdivisions are fit for purpose, addressing issues such as narrow roads and limited street parking.
Continue reviewing housing quality to ensure it is fit for purpose and neither over nor under speced.
Make reasonable accommodation available to all.
Maintain a balanced urban and rural mix.
Make planning processes predictable and understandable.
Commit to streamlining the consent process to ensure a quick and simple process.
Review urban spaces and streetscapes to ensure all subdivisions are fit for purpose, addressing issues such as narrow roads and limited street parking.
Continue reviewing housing quality to ensure it is fit for purpose and neither over nor under speced.
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