Northland Regional 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.
Make all decisions as locally as practical and reduce centralisation of administration by using IT to disperse staff across the region.
Keep the local in local government. Northland Regional Council dropped one appointee to Te Oneroa Management Board to allow for a Te Hiku Community Board representative.
Change current financial reporting that obscures staff salaries by mixing with payments to suppliers. Unable to reference staffing levels.
Develop a communication path with ratepayers to ensure their opinions are heard and understood.
The election of two Māori representatives should help communication to their like-minded whānau.
Make all decisions as locally as practical and reduce centralisation of administration by using IT to disperse staff across the region.
Keep the local in local government. Northland Regional Council dropped one appointee to Te Oneroa Management Board to allow for a Te Hiku Community Board representative.
Change current financial reporting that obscures staff salaries by mixing with payments to suppliers. Unable to reference staffing levels.
Develop a communication path with ratepayers to ensure their opinions are heard and understood.
The election of two Māori representatives should help communication to their like-minded whānau.
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