Buller District 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.
Hear and represent all voices that seldom get heard; the artistic community, new residents, rangatahi, and our growing number of retirees.
Understand the need council have for the growing use of consultants and to find ways to use local experience and expertise.
Commit to engaging and listening to all sectors of our community when deciding on the forward direction for Buller.
Ensure that Māori voice is heard and that mana whenua are an active collaboration partner.
Work effectively as councillors to ensure that there is public confidence in the role and that decisions are made in a timely manner.
Hold over 90% council meetings and workshops in public, with meetings live streamed. Value positive community and staff contribution.
Empower communities and group activities by listening to their aspirations, providing community grants, and providing avenues to forward their causes.
Encourage youth engagement with council by supporting Youth Voice, participation in long-term plan review, encouraging diversity.
Support a growing increase in transparency of communication between council and the public, and between councillors and council employees.
Engage in collaborative partnership with Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae both within the council setting and in the wider community.
Hear and represent all voices that seldom get heard; the artistic community, new residents, rangatahi, and our growing number of retirees.
Understand the need council have for the growing use of consultants and to find ways to use local experience and expertise.
Commit to engaging and listening to all sectors of our community when deciding on the forward direction for Buller.
Ensure that Māori voice is heard and that mana whenua are an active collaboration partner.
Work effectively as councillors to ensure that there is public confidence in the role and that decisions are made in a timely manner.
Hold over 90% council meetings and workshops in public, with meetings live streamed. Value positive community and staff contribution.
Empower communities and group activities by listening to their aspirations, providing community grants, and providing avenues to forward their causes.
Encourage youth engagement with council by supporting Youth Voice, participation in long-term plan review, encouraging diversity.
Support a growing increase in transparency of communication between council and the public, and between councillors and council employees.
Engage in collaborative partnership with Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae both within the council setting and in the wider community.
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