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 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.
Provide opportunities that are easy to gain engagement and feedback. Board members out in the community, visible at public events.
Board members checking in with local businesses, participatory in cultural occasions and inclusive of Māori and non Māori.
Use the Ōākura Post, the local newspaper, to promote our people and places, spread news and receive feedback on issues.
Provide opportunities that are easy to gain engagement and feedback. Board members out in the community, visible at public events.
Board members checking in with local businesses, participatory in cultural occasions and inclusive of Māori and non Māori.
Use the Ōākura Post, the local newspaper, to promote our people and places, spread news and receive feedback on issues.
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