Strategy
Government Policy Statement on Housing and Urban Development (GPS-HUD)
Last updated: 22 December 2022 The Government Policy Statement on Housing and Urban Development (GPS-HUD) sets a direction for housing and urban development in Aotearoa New Zealand. It was developed alongside MAIHI Ka Ora – the National Māori housing strategy. The GPS-HUD and MAIHI Ka Ora will be implemented side by side.
The vision
The GPS-HUD’s vision is that everyone in New Zealand lives in a home and a community that meets their needs and aspirations.
The four main things it sets out to achieve are:
Thriving and resilient communities
The places where people live are accessible and connected to employment, education, social and cultural opportunities. They grow and change well within environmental limits, support our culture and heritage and are resilient.
Wellbeing through housing
Everyone lives in a home, whether it’s rented or owned, that is warm, dry, safe, stable and affordable, with access to the support they need to live healthy, successful lives.
Māori housing through partnership
Māori and the Crown work together in partnership so all whānau have safe, healthy, affordable and stable homes. Māori housing solutions are led by Māori and are delivered locally. Māori can use their own assets and whenua Māori to invest in and support housing solutions.
An adaptive and responsive system
Land-use change, infrastructure and housing supply is responsive to demand, well planned and well regulated.