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 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.
Ensure that when council consults it is open transparent and they really listen then act on the feedback given to satisfy the community!
Give community boards who actually know their community better than council more delegation to do more for their community.
Make council more efficient to lower unnecessary compliance burdens and costs to ratepayers thus lessening pressure on rates.
Ensure transparent decision making and that the community is involved.
Commit to digital democracy to remove barriers of participation and enable the community to be involved.
Work in partnership with tangata whenua and ensure inclusiveness, diversity and equity.
Ensure that when council consults it is open transparent and they really listen then act on the feedback given to satisfy the community!
Give community boards who actually know their community better than council more delegation to do more for their community.
Make council more efficient to lower unnecessary compliance burdens and costs to ratepayers thus lessening pressure on rates.
Ensure transparent decision making and that the community is involved.
Commit to digital democracy to remove barriers of participation and enable the community to be involved.
Work in partnership with tangata whenua and ensure inclusiveness, diversity and equity.
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