Christchurch City 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.
Commit to strengthening our partnership with Mana Whenua.
Ensure the Council continues its living wage policy, and work with its contactors and CCHL to do the same.
Ensure the chief executive delivers on building a healthy internal culture in the organisation, and that it is operating efficiently.
Collaboration rather than predetermined consultations. Transparency at all levels of council to drive increased engagement
Elected members must advocate much stronger for the wards they represent, leaving politics and public relations aside.
Bureaucratic staff culture must stop, with a pragmatic action based attitude focusing on finding solutions through collaboration.
Implementation of weekly, public 'face to face' meetings with the Mayor, and monthly with all councillors, for public consultation.
Uphold 'Ko Tahi Tangata' – 'We are one people'. Treasure our cultural heritage; reject racial prejudice. The same law, same rights for all.
Reject any legislation that undermines local democracy such as the 'Three waters legislation'. ELECTED, not selected Officials.
Urgently investigate working with Christchurch schools to introduce civics classes to students. Community boards could facilitate this.
Survey Christchurch City Council staff regarding the organisation/their work. Include a question regarding establishing a childcare centre in or close to, the civic offices.
Review the entire Christchurch City Council to ensure it is 'fit for purpose'. It must be efficient, flexible and effective, not a lumbering, dated bureaucracy.
Commit to strengthening our partnership with Mana Whenua.
Ensure the Council continues its living wage policy, and work with its contactors and CCHL to do the same.
Ensure the chief executive delivers on building a healthy internal culture in the organisation, and that it is operating efficiently.
Collaboration rather than predetermined consultations. Transparency at all levels of council to drive increased engagement
Elected members must advocate much stronger for the wards they represent, leaving politics and public relations aside.
Bureaucratic staff culture must stop, with a pragmatic action based attitude focusing on finding solutions through collaboration.
Implementation of weekly, public 'face to face' meetings with the Mayor, and monthly with all councillors, for public consultation.
Uphold 'Ko Tahi Tangata' – 'We are one people'. Treasure our cultural heritage; reject racial prejudice. The same law, same rights for all.
Reject any legislation that undermines local democracy such as the 'Three waters legislation'. ELECTED, not selected Officials.
Urgently investigate working with Christchurch schools to introduce civics classes to students. Community boards could facilitate this.
Survey Christchurch City Council staff regarding the organisation/their work. Include a question regarding establishing a childcare centre in or close to, the civic offices.
Review the entire Christchurch City Council to ensure it is 'fit for purpose'. It must be efficient, flexible and effective, not a lumbering, dated bureaucracy.
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