Mayor of Whakatāne
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.
Begin the process of rezoning land for housing and commercial development using the recently completed spatial plan.
Work with landowners, developers and social housing providers to identify obstacles to housing development and address them.
Continue to explore opportunities for a retirement village in the Whakatāne area.
Begin the process of rezoning land for housing and commercial development using the recently completed spatial plan.
Work with landowners, developers and social housing providers to identify obstacles to housing development and address them.
Continue to explore opportunities for a retirement village in the Whakatāne area.
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