Horizons 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.
Support programmes that better support and inform the region's increasing refugee population.
Ensure information available to the public about council activities and spending is clear and readily accessible.
Engage better with the public with better access to up-to-date data of council's monitoring information such as river quality and flow.
Ensure transparency of council's spending and decision-making are made available to the public.
Council meetings should be held around the region at times to enable better engagement with local communities.
Ensure council continues to develop deep engagement with local iwi and ensure the voice of Māori representatives are heard.
Ensure the council size and role is carefully monitored to reduce the burden on rate payers.
Continue to push the council to actively involve the public in meaningful conversations about matters that have a significant rates impact.
Support programmes that better support and inform the region's increasing refugee population.
Ensure information available to the public about council activities and spending is clear and readily accessible.
Engage better with the public with better access to up-to-date data of council's monitoring information such as river quality and flow.
Ensure transparency of council's spending and decision-making are made available to the public.
Council meetings should be held around the region at times to enable better engagement with local communities.
Ensure council continues to develop deep engagement with local iwi and ensure the voice of Māori representatives are heard.
Ensure the council size and role is carefully monitored to reduce the burden on rate payers.
Continue to push the council to actively involve the public in meaningful conversations about matters that have a significant rates impact.
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