Environment Canterbury
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.
Ensure that the local government reforms do not force a one size fits all top down approach that would diminish the voice of local democracy.
Encourage more people to look at and use the open data portals so more council data is front facing and in formats that people can get.
Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the public transport system so we can lift the standards and wages of our drivers.
Who will pay for climate change? If it is linked to the carbon footprint of our buildings and our lifestyle this would be fair.
Less government overall by pruning the activities councils intrude into, allowing communities to better manage themselves as autonomies.
Reduce bureaucracy and manage it with a formula against agreed core functions of any local council. Radically cut compliance down.
If we are to promote Māori representation with special wards, by way of fairness, explore other ethnic-based governance as well.
Educate the public about the roles and responsibilities of the council to increase engagement.
Continue to support the Environment Canterbury Youth Rōpū and co-create further engagement pathways for increased youth involvement in decision making.
Continue to embed and improve the Council's partnership with Ngāi Tahu, including through joint representation, planning and funding.
Ensure that the local government reforms do not force a one size fits all top down approach that would diminish the voice of local democracy.
Encourage more people to look at and use the open data portals so more council data is front facing and in formats that people can get.
Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the public transport system so we can lift the standards and wages of our drivers.
Who will pay for climate change? If it is linked to the carbon footprint of our buildings and our lifestyle this would be fair.
Less government overall by pruning the activities councils intrude into, allowing communities to better manage themselves as autonomies.
Reduce bureaucracy and manage it with a formula against agreed core functions of any local council. Radically cut compliance down.
If we are to promote Māori representation with special wards, by way of fairness, explore other ethnic-based governance as well.
Educate the public about the roles and responsibilities of the council to increase engagement.
Continue to support the Environment Canterbury Youth Rōpū and co-create further engagement pathways for increased youth involvement in decision making.
Continue to embed and improve the Council's partnership with Ngāi Tahu, including through joint representation, planning and funding.
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