Councils - Overview

Local authorities play an important role in providing housing for New Zealanders on lower incomes or with special housing needs.

We help councils to develop regional housing strategies and work with them to ensure new housing developments are in the best interests of communities.

 A comprehensive step-by-step manual for Territorial Authorities wanting to undertake detailed assessments of current and future housing demand and needs in their area is available through the website of the Centre for Housing Research Aotearoa New Zealand (CHRANZ).