Hurunui 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.
Continue to provide the community team with resources and support to help develop community projects and engagement.
Encourage more locals into council roles – deepening connections within communities and providing well-paying jobs for those that can work.
Provide and develop avenues and opportunities for all members of our communities to be heard, seen, and contribute.
Build on the success of our Water Liaison committee model to engage with communities in other council infrastructure, service areas.
Work hard to ensure the retention of local voice and local solutions during the government review of local government
Support and grow wider cultural, ethnic partnerships and inclusion creating greater ground up engagement with communities and council.
Adjust council policy to better encourage and empower local community groups.
Encourage and empower all differing ethnic communities to have a good relationship with council.
Encourage a good working relationship between council staff and councillors.
Continue to provide the community team with resources and support to help develop community projects and engagement.
Encourage more locals into council roles – deepening connections within communities and providing well-paying jobs for those that can work.
Provide and develop avenues and opportunities for all members of our communities to be heard, seen, and contribute.
Build on the success of our Water Liaison committee model to engage with communities in other council infrastructure, service areas.
Work hard to ensure the retention of local voice and local solutions during the government review of local government
Support and grow wider cultural, ethnic partnerships and inclusion creating greater ground up engagement with communities and council.
Adjust council policy to better encourage and empower local community groups.
Encourage and empower all differing ethnic communities to have a good relationship with council.
Encourage a good working relationship between council staff and councillors.
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