Takeover Powers: Govt Set to Override Councils Under RMA Shake-Up

Government to override restrictive council housing plans

Housing Minister Chris Bishop has revealed Cabinet is giving itself new powers to override local government.

Government to give itself power to override councils on housing in RMA changes

The government will take back power from local councils if their decisions are going to negatively impact growth, Housing Minister Chris Bishop says.

Takeover powers: Govt set to override councils under RMA shake-up

The Government will take back power from local councils if their decisions are going to negatively impact economic growth, development or employment. In a...

Govt to give itself power to override councils on housing

Housing and RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop. Photo: RNZ The government will take back power from local councils if their decisions are going to negatively impact economic growth, development or employment.

Looking to breathe new life into town centre

NEW powers are set to breathe new life into Rugby town centre. Rugby Borough Council is planning to adopt newly-introduced Government powers in a bid to bring long-term empty shops back into use. High Street Rental Auctions (HSRAs) aim to support the regeneration of town centres and high streets by giving councils the power to auction leases for commercial properties which have stood empty for more than 12 months within a two-year period. HSRAs …