Palmerston North is experiencing significant growth. Over $7 billion in major public and private investment has been planned by the council. There's strong demand for housing over the next 10 years, which is certainly an issue right across the country, including in my own electorate in Queenstown, Alexandra, Gore, and Winton—you name it, it's a big issue across the country. But it's certainly one that Palmerston North is experiencing acutely with an acute shortage of affordable housing, problems with rough sleepers, and high occupancy of emergency and transitional accommodation. Simply, more housing is needed. This bill will give the council more options and encourage the council to be innovative and think differently about increasing housing supply.