Masterton 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.
We need to establish an ethnic communities advisory group now that we are a former refugee resettlement district.
Consult on all major expenditure as per local government rules for long-term plans and annual plans. Explore different ways to engage.
Reduce council staffing levels from the current 130+ FTEs back towards the 65 FTEs of nine years ago.
Commit to having more council meetings open to the public – currently nearly 50% of their meetings are closed door workshops.
Commit to less cynical public consultation.
Commit to be open about council plans and policies.
Commit to listen and engage with local ethnic communities and help solve any issues they have.
Commit to accurately represent the needs of the local Māori community.
Commit to transparency across the board – no more closed-door meetings and workshops. The community deserves to understand all the nuts and bolts.
Ensure visible community engagement is carried out from our new council. We represent you all and need to listen to what you have to say.
We need to establish an ethnic communities advisory group now that we are a former refugee resettlement district.
Consult on all major expenditure as per local government rules for long-term plans and annual plans. Explore different ways to engage.
Reduce council staffing levels from the current 130+ FTEs back towards the 65 FTEs of nine years ago.
Commit to having more council meetings open to the public – currently nearly 50% of their meetings are closed door workshops.
Commit to less cynical public consultation.
Commit to be open about council plans and policies.
Commit to listen and engage with local ethnic communities and help solve any issues they have.
Commit to accurately represent the needs of the local Māori community.
Commit to transparency across the board – no more closed-door meetings and workshops. The community deserves to understand all the nuts and bolts.
Ensure visible community engagement is carried out from our new council. We represent you all and need to listen to what you have to say.
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