Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Local democracy
Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.
Local democracy
Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.
Welcome and support Māori engagement, consultation and representation but oppose separate race-based electoral rolls and constituencies.
Ensure that council remains focused on its core functions and is not diverted into vanity projects.
Encourage transparency and accountability.
Ensure wide public engagement with all aspects of the council's work, examine alternative means of consultation.
Work with local iwi toi ensure effective and timely consultation and cooperation on all aspects of council's work.
Ensure all ethnic communities are consulted as appropriate.
Involve our communities more before council develops it preferred draft approaches. Understand the community issues first.
Fully support review of the form of local government – with much improved use of shared services across the region.
Build improved levels of trust and respect between the council, iwi, resource users (commercial and recreational) and the wider community.
Ensure strong customer focus, efficient, effective and responsive customer service, enhanced community engagement and strong local democracy.
Work in close partnership with other councils, organisations, and communities across the region to deliver the best outcomes for all.
Ensure value for money and wise investment, seek continual improvement and innovation, and listen to our people.
Welcome and support Māori engagement, consultation and representation but oppose separate race-based electoral rolls and constituencies.
Ensure that council remains focused on its core functions and is not diverted into vanity projects.
Encourage transparency and accountability.
Ensure wide public engagement with all aspects of the council's work, examine alternative means of consultation.
Work with local iwi toi ensure effective and timely consultation and cooperation on all aspects of council's work.
Ensure all ethnic communities are consulted as appropriate.
Involve our communities more before council develops it preferred draft approaches. Understand the community issues first.
Fully support review of the form of local government – with much improved use of shared services across the region.
Build improved levels of trust and respect between the council, iwi, resource users (commercial and recreational) and the wider community.
Ensure strong customer focus, efficient, effective and responsive customer service, enhanced community engagement and strong local democracy.
Work in close partnership with other councils, organisations, and communities across the region to deliver the best outcomes for all.
Ensure value for money and wise investment, seek continual improvement and innovation, and listen to our people.
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