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Build Lower-Cost Homes Where Infrastructure Already Exists
New Zealand already has many established areas with roads, water, schools and public transport in place.
Where capacity exists, allowing more well-planned housing can reduce avoidable costs and make better use of existing public investment.
Use Existing Infrastructure
Make better use of roads, water, schools and transport already funded by the public.
Reduce Avoidable Costs
Avoid loading every new home with the full cost of entirely new infrastructure.
Create More Housing Choices
Enable smaller homes, townhouses and other lower-cost housing in suitable locations.
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Dear [Recipient name],
I am writing to ask you to support more lower-cost housing in areas where roads, water services, schools and public transport are already available.
Using existing infrastructure could reduce development costs, avoid unnecessary delays and make better use of public investment. It could also help working families, renters and first-home buyers access more realistic housing choices.
Please support the identification of suitable areas and the removal of unnecessary barriers to smaller, simpler and more affordable homes.
Kind regards,
[Your name]
[Your electorate or suburb]
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