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.
Move to a more participatory style of community engagement to enable all voices to be heard.
Establish direct links with Northland's youth to enable their voice to be heard and taken into account in decision-making.
Provide good support for the two new Māori councillors to ensure improved representation and engagement of iwi and hapu.
Uphold the democratic system and keep your communities informed when big changes are being considered.
Encourage communities to be more involved with council being more inclusive. Try evening council meetings. Keep local in local government.
Simply easy to read website that gives financial information in a nutshell that is easy for all to understand.
Move to a more participatory style of community engagement to enable all voices to be heard.
Establish direct links with Northland's youth to enable their voice to be heard and taken into account in decision-making.
Provide good support for the two new Māori councillors to ensure improved representation and engagement of iwi and hapu.
Uphold the democratic system and keep your communities informed when big changes are being considered.
Encourage communities to be more involved with council being more inclusive. Try evening council meetings. Keep local in local government.
Simply easy to read website that gives financial information in a nutshell that is easy for all to understand.
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