Franklin Local Board
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.
Start monthly drop-in clinics at the library for residents to meet with local board members to provide feedback and ideas.
Advocate for holding local board meetings around the area, including Waiuku.
Include Māori and Indian candidates on local board tickets to offer more diverse representation and create a Māori seat on the local board.
Reform the local board to include Patumahoe, Clarks Beach and Waiau Pa in the Waiuku sub-division and increase representation to four.
Ensure all community services and agencies funded by the local board are paying their staff the Living Wage.
Continue to improve Māori involvement and influence in local board decisions and supporting mana whenua local projects and initiatives.
Improve public engagement in decision-making and current services through local newsletters and regular email updates.
Strong advocacy to give local boards more local decision-making opportunities and fair representation on central government reforms.
Continue drop-in meetings with the community to discuss issues or concerns and keep them updated on upcoming matters of interest.
Work alongside local iwi to ensure robust engagement on community issues.
Start monthly drop-in clinics at the library for residents to meet with local board members to provide feedback and ideas.
Advocate for holding local board meetings around the area, including Waiuku.
Include Māori and Indian candidates on local board tickets to offer more diverse representation and create a Māori seat on the local board.
Reform the local board to include Patumahoe, Clarks Beach and Waiau Pa in the Waiuku sub-division and increase representation to four.
Ensure all community services and agencies funded by the local board are paying their staff the Living Wage.
Continue to improve Māori involvement and influence in local board decisions and supporting mana whenua local projects and initiatives.
Improve public engagement in decision-making and current services through local newsletters and regular email updates.
Strong advocacy to give local boards more local decision-making opportunities and fair representation on central government reforms.
Continue drop-in meetings with the community to discuss issues or concerns and keep them updated on upcoming matters of interest.
Work alongside local iwi to ensure robust engagement on community issues.
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