Greater Wellington Regional 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.
Engage better with communities by council going out to communities and providing opportunities for informal kōrero about upcoming issues.
Explain council proposals and their implications in plain English to communities so everyone can understand and participate.
Invite communities such as rainbow, disabled, young people, and people with diverse ethnicities to participate in fora and make submissions.
Elected representatives set staffing caps and remuneration policy. Therefore I would ensure council employees are paid a living wage.
NZ is a multicultural nation so it makes sense to have the council engage local iwi and be represented by different ethnic groups.
Start a monthly social media engagement platform to keep the community informed and engaged about councils activities and progress.
There needs to be greater engagement between Greater Wellington and the local councils. At present this is haphazard. I would meet with PCC.
Greater Wellington has strong diversity and inclusion policies which I support. The relationship between Greater Wellington and iwi continues to be healthy.
The issue of amalgamation will be back on the table of the coming trienium. Several councils have already moved from their previous position.
Engage better with communities by council going out to communities and providing opportunities for informal kōrero about upcoming issues.
Explain council proposals and their implications in plain English to communities so everyone can understand and participate.
Invite communities such as rainbow, disabled, young people, and people with diverse ethnicities to participate in fora and make submissions.
Elected representatives set staffing caps and remuneration policy. Therefore I would ensure council employees are paid a living wage.
NZ is a multicultural nation so it makes sense to have the council engage local iwi and be represented by different ethnic groups.
Start a monthly social media engagement platform to keep the community informed and engaged about councils activities and progress.
There needs to be greater engagement between Greater Wellington and the local councils. At present this is haphazard. I would meet with PCC.
Greater Wellington has strong diversity and inclusion policies which I support. The relationship between Greater Wellington and iwi continues to be healthy.
The issue of amalgamation will be back on the table of the coming trienium. Several councils have already moved from their previous position.
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