Hemi Toia hopes a housing development earmarked for a site near central Nelson will give him goosebumps. READ MORE:* Housing project a design for the future, not the past* Housing proposals put forward for $1b government fund* Maitahi Bayview developers suspend plan change to 'refine'Braden Fastier/Stuff Kākā Valley is between the hills and Maitai Valley, in the background. However, with a successful plan change, between 300 and 350 homes could be built in the valley​ in a development called Maitahi Village. If councillors accept or adopt the plan change request, they will also decide if independent commissioners are appointed. Public notification of a plan change is mandatory so a submission period and hearing would then follow.

Source: Stuff August 31, 2021 16:52 UTC