Horowhenua District 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.
Encourage engagement with the council via the school system.
Engage with ethnic communities within our region and actively invite them to attend and participate in public meetings.
Review and audit internal operations to ensure efficacy.
Review current committees adopting an advisory panel structure where a more diverse range of groups are included with wider representation.
Engage our community via best practice community engagement strategies that provide an opportunity to inform and influence decision making
Continue to strengthen partnerships with local iwi and hapū; and community groups.
Support a review of current election processes to change to a polling booth election system.
Review the access and inclusion policies to include a dedicated role that will provide oversight on facilities, services and events.
Pay all council employees a Living Wage.
Greater use of tools such as infographics and short videos to provide easy to engage with information about council decisions and processes.
Review council buildings and communication pathways to ensure that there are no access barriers for people with a variety of disabilities.
Encourage engagement with the council via the school system.
Engage with ethnic communities within our region and actively invite them to attend and participate in public meetings.
Review and audit internal operations to ensure efficacy.
Review current committees adopting an advisory panel structure where a more diverse range of groups are included with wider representation.
Engage our community via best practice community engagement strategies that provide an opportunity to inform and influence decision making
Continue to strengthen partnerships with local iwi and hapū; and community groups.
Support a review of current election processes to change to a polling booth election system.
Review the access and inclusion policies to include a dedicated role that will provide oversight on facilities, services and events.
Pay all council employees a Living Wage.
Greater use of tools such as infographics and short videos to provide easy to engage with information about council decisions and processes.
Review council buildings and communication pathways to ensure that there are no access barriers for people with a variety of disabilities.
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