Wairoa 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.
Continue developing quality housing projects in safe non-flood zone locations.
Provide disability access to those that need it.
Ensure all new housing meets current standards in terms of health and safety, such as heating.
Revitalise urban spaces by enhancing streetscapes with native plantings and pedestrian-friendly designs in central Wairoa.
Promote affordability schemes such as shared ownership models to help first-home buyers enter Wairoa's housing market.
Expand council housing by partnering with iwi and developers to build affordable, energy-efficient homes for low-income families.
Continue developing quality housing projects in safe non-flood zone locations.
Provide disability access to those that need it.
Ensure all new housing meets current standards in terms of health and safety, such as heating.
Revitalise urban spaces by enhancing streetscapes with native plantings and pedestrian-friendly designs in central Wairoa.
Promote affordability schemes such as shared ownership models to help first-home buyers enter Wairoa's housing market.
Expand council housing by partnering with iwi and developers to build affordable, energy-efficient homes for low-income families.
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