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.
Commit to a mana whenua advisory function within the Manurewa Local Board.
Ensure a living wage for all council employees.
Prioritise essential council services.
Reward council staff who go above and beyond.
Give residents more control of council operations.
Focus on building relationships with mana whenua and mataawaka.
Improve public engagement and representation processes to ensure all local communities have an equal opportunity voice in decision-making.
Ensure social procurement is a priority, supporting local community organisations etc.
Commit to Māori representation on Manurewa to local board council.
Following Māori, commit to Pasefika and ethnic minority representation on local board council.
Commit to rangatahi voice at the local board table to ensure their voices are heard and long-term community impact.
Ensure there is more Māori representation and engagement on the local boards and wards.
Commit to ethnic communities being socially inclusive and are engaging a more diverse mix of people.
Commit to salary levels for our employees being set through a clear and transparent process.
Champion authentic Māori representation on the Manurewa Local Board, Auckland Council, and other advisory and governance bodies.
Following Māori, commit to Pasifika and ethnic minority representation on the Manurewa Local Board.
Commit to amplifying rangatahi – young people's voices at the local board, ensuring their ideas and perspectives are part of the solutions.
Reduce the politics and increase the workforce so that employees have more autonomy.
Encourage collaborative decision-making at council/board meetings.
Ensure regular communication with community about board matters and initiatives.
Support direct Māori representation at council and board level as of right.
Commit to Māori representation on the Manurewa local board council.
Following Māori, commit to Pacifica and ethnic minority representation on the local board council.
Commit to rangatahi voice at the local board table to ensure their voices are heard and support long-term community impact.
Commit to a mana whenua advisory function within the Manurewa Local Board.
Ensure a living wage for all council employees.
Prioritise essential council services.
Reward council staff who go above and beyond.
Give residents more control of council operations.
Focus on building relationships with mana whenua and mataawaka.
Improve public engagement and representation processes to ensure all local communities have an equal opportunity voice in decision-making.
Ensure social procurement is a priority, supporting local community organisations etc.
Commit to Māori representation on Manurewa to local board council.
Following Māori, commit to Pasefika and ethnic minority representation on local board council.
Commit to rangatahi voice at the local board table to ensure their voices are heard and long-term community impact.
Ensure there is more Māori representation and engagement on the local boards and wards.
Commit to ethnic communities being socially inclusive and are engaging a more diverse mix of people.
Commit to salary levels for our employees being set through a clear and transparent process.
Champion authentic Māori representation on the Manurewa Local Board, Auckland Council, and other advisory and governance bodies.
Following Māori, commit to Pasifika and ethnic minority representation on the Manurewa Local Board.
Commit to amplifying rangatahi – young people's voices at the local board, ensuring their ideas and perspectives are part of the solutions.
Reduce the politics and increase the workforce so that employees have more autonomy.
Encourage collaborative decision-making at council/board meetings.
Ensure regular communication with community about board matters and initiatives.
Support direct Māori representation at council and board level as of right.
Commit to Māori representation on the Manurewa local board council.
Following Māori, commit to Pacifica and ethnic minority representation on the local board council.
Commit to rangatahi voice at the local board table to ensure their voices are heard and support long-term community impact.
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