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.
Start a survey from different communities.
Start an ethnic community representation and engagement in discussion of plans and policies.
Start addressing the gap between policies and practices.
Work with iwi/Māori to determine how best co-governance approaches can be incorporate into council business.
Change the voting system for the next local body election to Single Transferable Vote (STV).
Engage with the public about what climate change is going to mean for our communities and how to find an alternative to business as usual.
Improve Māori participation in decision making.
Ensure community voices are represented when making key decisions.
Commit to Māori representation and authentic engagement. We need equity to ensure iwi is heard and listened to and understood.
Commit to being a good employer through meeting national trends and ensuring a healthy work culture.
Commit to hearing all voices across all communities within our catchment and find solutions to work collaboratively with all.
Undertake representation reviews as required under the Local Electoral Act 2001 to ensure fair and effective representation.
Encourage and uphold transparency, integrity, accountability, efficiency and effectiveness in local decision making.
Provide clarity about how and when communities are able to engage in local decisions about different issues, assets, or other matters.
Start a survey from different communities.
Start an ethnic community representation and engagement in discussion of plans and policies.
Start addressing the gap between policies and practices.
Work with iwi/Māori to determine how best co-governance approaches can be incorporate into council business.
Change the voting system for the next local body election to Single Transferable Vote (STV).
Engage with the public about what climate change is going to mean for our communities and how to find an alternative to business as usual.
Improve Māori participation in decision making.
Ensure community voices are represented when making key decisions.
Commit to Māori representation and authentic engagement. We need equity to ensure iwi is heard and listened to and understood.
Commit to being a good employer through meeting national trends and ensuring a healthy work culture.
Commit to hearing all voices across all communities within our catchment and find solutions to work collaboratively with all.
Undertake representation reviews as required under the Local Electoral Act 2001 to ensure fair and effective representation.
Encourage and uphold transparency, integrity, accountability, efficiency and effectiveness in local decision making.
Provide clarity about how and when communities are able to engage in local decisions about different issues, assets, or other matters.
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