Napier City 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.
Be open minded during representation review, which looks at how your council reps are organised, not be afraid to do myself out of a job!
Continue to engage with community, welcome feedback as to how it can be improved.
Support our chief executive to nurture a great working environment and culture for our staff.
Find new ways to engage with citizens regarding changes to local infrastructure, works and events via surveys, top town style events.
Promote Māori representation and create ways to incorporate Tiriti o Waitangi values and other ethnicities for diversity of thinking.
Review council operations annually for greater efficiencies and special project needs.
Consult with our communities – that's a given – but we also need strong leadership that can make the hard decisions.
Communities have consultation fatigue and are tired of saying what they want and not being listened to – this needs to change
Communities need to resist central government confiscation and control of their assets. The best decisions are made locally by communities.
Supply ratepayers more opportunities to consult with council on issues that effect our community. Actively listen and act on concerns.
Create streamlined council processes to provide good value for money for ratepayers.
Actively promote the previous adoption of Māori seats on council to engage the public and inspire a higher voter turnout.
Implement robust public consultation practices for significant council policy changes and decisions.
Engage in positive relationships with council management and ensure high calibre working conditions for all council staff.
Be open minded during representation review, which looks at how your council reps are organised, not be afraid to do myself out of a job!
Continue to engage with community, welcome feedback as to how it can be improved.
Support our chief executive to nurture a great working environment and culture for our staff.
Find new ways to engage with citizens regarding changes to local infrastructure, works and events via surveys, top town style events.
Promote Māori representation and create ways to incorporate Tiriti o Waitangi values and other ethnicities for diversity of thinking.
Review council operations annually for greater efficiencies and special project needs.
Consult with our communities – that's a given – but we also need strong leadership that can make the hard decisions.
Communities have consultation fatigue and are tired of saying what they want and not being listened to – this needs to change
Communities need to resist central government confiscation and control of their assets. The best decisions are made locally by communities.
Supply ratepayers more opportunities to consult with council on issues that effect our community. Actively listen and act on concerns.
Create streamlined council processes to provide good value for money for ratepayers.
Actively promote the previous adoption of Māori seats on council to engage the public and inspire a higher voter turnout.
Implement robust public consultation practices for significant council policy changes and decisions.
Engage in positive relationships with council management and ensure high calibre working conditions for all council staff.
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