New Zealand has a diverse range of urban and natural environments with different planning rules.
Auckland planning rules are intended to create a high-quality and more compact built environment that complements the unique and natural qualities of the city.
The following local authorities in this region have rules or guidance relating to medium-density housing: Rotorua District, Tauranga City and Western Bay of Plenty District.
The following local authorities in this region have rules or guidance relating to medium-density housing: Ashburton District, Christchurch City and Selwyn District.
The following local authority in this region has rules or guidance relating to medium-density housing: Hastings District.
The following local authorities in this region have rules or guidance relating to medium-density housing: Horowhenua District.
The following local authority in this region has rules or guidance relating to medium-density housing: Marlborough District.
The following local authority in this region has rules or guidance relating to medium-density housing: Nelson City.
The following local authorities in this region have rules or guidance relating to medium-density housing: Dunedin City and Queenstown Lakes District.
The following local authority in this region has rules or guidance relating to medium-density housing: Invercargill City.
The following local authority in this region has rules or guidance relating to medium-density housing: New Plymouth District.
The following local authorities in this region have rules or guidance relating to medium-density housing: Hamilton City, Hauraki District and Taupo District.
The following local authorities in this region have rules or guidance relating to medium-density housing: Kapiti Coast District, Lower Hutt City, Porirua City, Upper Hutt City and Wellington City.