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, Selwyn District, Timaru District and Waitaki District.
The following local authority in this region has rules or guidance relating to medium-density housing: Gisborne District.
The following local authorities in this region have rules or guidance relating to medium-density housing: Hastings District and Hawke's Bay Region.
The following local authorities in this region have rules or guidance relating to medium-density housing: Horowhenua District, Palmerston North City and Whanganui 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 authority in this region has rules or guidance relating to medium-density housing: Whangārei District.
The following local authorities in this region have rules or guidance relating to medium-density housing: Dunedin City, Queenstown Lakes District and Waitaki 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 Taupō District.
The following local authorities in this region have rules or guidance relating to medium-density housing: Kāpiti Coast District, Masterton District, Lower Hutt City, Porirua City, Upper Hutt City, Wellington City and Wellington Region.
Rather than each of the three West Coast District Councils preparing individual plans, Te Tai o Poutini Plan Committee is responsible for preparing and approving a combined district plan covering the whole of the West Coast.