What are special housing areas?

Special Housing Areas (SHA) are a tool provided for within the council’s agreement to provide more housing to meet the considerable demand particularly in the main centres.

What is the new housing rule?

​With new legislation passed in December 2021, the government also requires the council to enable more housing of up to three storeys on most residential sites across the city. This will enable more homes, like town houses, terrace housing and low-rise apartments, across almost all Auckland suburbs.

What are qualifying matters?

These features are referred to as qualifying matters and are currently listed in the NPS-UD. They include nationally significant infrastructure, natural hazards, open space provided for public use, heritage, and consistency with iwi participation legislation. Qualifying matters do not necessarily prohibit development.

What are the types housing in NZ?

Your options include suburban homes, rural living and lifestyle blocks, apartments, flats and townhouses. New Zealand homes are generally built to make the most of the light and the outdoors.

Where are the state houses in Auckland?

Notable state housing developments

  • Otangarei, Whangārei.
  • Waterview, Auckland.
  • Ōrākei, Auckland.
  • Mount Roskill, Auckland.
  • Oranga, Auckland.
  • Glen Innes, Auckland.
  • Tāmaki, Auckland.
  • Māngere, Auckland.

What is affordable housing NZ?

Affordable housing is usually targeted at those in household income bands from 80% to 120% of the median household income (MHI), who are not eligible for social housing but still need assistance to either secure home ownership or a long-term rental in the market. (In 2012 the MHI in Auckland is approximately $72,000).

What is a Tier 1 Council?

Tier 1 councils Auckland. Auckland Council. Hamilton. Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipā District Council.

What is medium density housing NZ?

Medium-density housing means comprehensive developments including four or more dwellings with an average density of less than 350 m² per unit. It can include stand-alone dwellings, semi-detached (or duplex) dwellings, terraced housing or apartments within a building of four storeys or less.

What does residential mixed housing urban zone mean?

Mixed Housing Urban Zone (MHU) It provides for urban living with good access to public transport and amenities, promoting walkable neighbourhoods. Buildings in this zone are typically up to three storeys in a variety of residential typologies, including detached dwellings, terrace housing and low-rise apartments.

Why are there no basements in New Zealand?

Basements are supposed to cave in when ground at risk of liquifaction….. most of Christchurch area has this risk due to much ground being sediment from Alps. Higher the water table, the greater the risk of liquifaction in an earthquake, so that kind of makes sense.

What is the difference between a house and flat?

As mentioned above, the word flat refers to an abode made up of several rooms on a single floor within a building that contains other, similar residences. Apartments, on the other hand, are generally considered to be the flat’s more well-to-do cousin.

Who is eligible for state housing?

Generally you need to have: income under: $694.41 a week (after tax) if you’re single with no children. $1,068.33 a week (after tax) if you have a partner or children.

What is a special housing area?

Special Housing Areas were designated to provide more housing to meet the considerable demand particularly in the main centres. Key to these areas been designated SHA status is the requirement that developers provide at least 10% of affordable housing within their development.

How many dwellings are required for affordable housing in Auckland?

Most SHAs had to have a percentage allocated to affordable housing for any consented development over 14 dwellings. Housing updates for Auckland For updates and reports on the state of housing in Auckland, see Knowledge Auckland.

What are Shas in Auckland and how do they work?

In Auckland SHAs were established as an interim measure while the Auckland Unitary Plan was being developed. Some SHAs were disestablished in September 2016 and the last were disestablished in May 2017. “sold for no more than 75 per cent of the Auckland region median house price.”

What are the requirements to buy an affordable home in NZ?

From a first home buyer’s perspective the general requirements for someone purchasing an affordable home are: · Have a gross household income, as at the date of the declaration that does not exceed 120% of the Auckland median as set at the relevant date according to Stats NZ .