Otago 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.
Introduce "aspirational leadership integrity" which aims make both council staff and elected officials to actually live aspirational policy.
Aim to be the most cost effective regional council in NZ by at least 10%.
Investigate the feasibility of online referendum.
Continually improve communication with ratepayers with the aim of increasing community engagement.
Increase collaborations with Department of Conservation, iwi, Dunedin City Council and other environmental groups.
Respect the experience and knowledge of the staff of the Otago Regional Council and ensure they have the resources to do the best job possible.
Improve manawhenua representation because while the current partnership is a good start, it doesn't give representation at the council table.
Change the name of the council to Environment Otago to indicate its main purpose and activities.
Work more constructively as a council, by restoring trust between councillors and council staff and listening to expert advice.
Ensure council's Māori engagement policy (He Mahi Rau Rika) is observed and mana whenua are an active part of the decision-making process.
Improve transparency of council processes to the general public, and make public consultation more accessible.
Strengthen current liaison systems with local Māori.
Act as a good employer towards staff and always treat them with courtesy.
Work constructively and respectfully with community and region.
Work constructively and respectfully with manawhenua and iwi.
A minimum of a Living Wage for all council employees and contractors.
Ensure council prioritises support for local communities. Otago Regional Council is accessible for effective outcomes. Sharing knowledge supporting action.
Treaty partnership embodied in reality, eg mana whenua representation in governance in Strategy and Planning Committee.
Ensure diversity is seen as an enrichment. Channels for effective engagement of diverse ages, cultures, localities, and sectors.
Implement Te Tiriti based "citizens assemblies" to allow residents randomly selected to hear from experts and offer holistic advice.
Honour Te Tiriti.
Implement living wage across all council staff and contractors.
Hold regular online and face to face stakeholder consultation around council priorities and actions.
Korero mai program to encourage community to speak up and advocate for their priorities and issues.
Go out into the community and talk about the issues and bring the community voices back to the table for consideration.
Repair relationships between ORC councillors and staff in order to get the best out of everybody's skills and experience.
Strengthen engagement with mana whenua in order to make the best possible decisions for Otago's environment.
Introduce the STV voting system in time for the 2025 elections to foster more diverse representation on council.
Minimise the diversity of local voices in favour of slime and industry profits as mana whenua lived for generations without toxic slime.
Shudder in fear at the ideas in Te Mana o Te Wai, that water is the essence of life with the right to exist above the economy and money.
Maintain the dysfunction of Otago Regional Council functions and stressed out staff to delay meaningful action to protect the water, land, and air.
Introduce "aspirational leadership integrity" which aims make both council staff and elected officials to actually live aspirational policy.
Aim to be the most cost effective regional council in NZ by at least 10%.
Investigate the feasibility of online referendum.
Continually improve communication with ratepayers with the aim of increasing community engagement.
Increase collaborations with Department of Conservation, iwi, Dunedin City Council and other environmental groups.
Respect the experience and knowledge of the staff of the Otago Regional Council and ensure they have the resources to do the best job possible.
Improve manawhenua representation because while the current partnership is a good start, it doesn't give representation at the council table.
Change the name of the council to Environment Otago to indicate its main purpose and activities.
Work more constructively as a council, by restoring trust between councillors and council staff and listening to expert advice.
Ensure council's Māori engagement policy (He Mahi Rau Rika) is observed and mana whenua are an active part of the decision-making process.
Improve transparency of council processes to the general public, and make public consultation more accessible.
Strengthen current liaison systems with local Māori.
Act as a good employer towards staff and always treat them with courtesy.
Work constructively and respectfully with community and region.
Work constructively and respectfully with manawhenua and iwi.
A minimum of a Living Wage for all council employees and contractors.
Ensure council prioritises support for local communities. Otago Regional Council is accessible for effective outcomes. Sharing knowledge supporting action.
Treaty partnership embodied in reality, eg mana whenua representation in governance in Strategy and Planning Committee.
Ensure diversity is seen as an enrichment. Channels for effective engagement of diverse ages, cultures, localities, and sectors.
Implement Te Tiriti based "citizens assemblies" to allow residents randomly selected to hear from experts and offer holistic advice.
Honour Te Tiriti.
Implement living wage across all council staff and contractors.
Hold regular online and face to face stakeholder consultation around council priorities and actions.
Korero mai program to encourage community to speak up and advocate for their priorities and issues.
Go out into the community and talk about the issues and bring the community voices back to the table for consideration.
Repair relationships between ORC councillors and staff in order to get the best out of everybody's skills and experience.
Strengthen engagement with mana whenua in order to make the best possible decisions for Otago's environment.
Introduce the STV voting system in time for the 2025 elections to foster more diverse representation on council.
Minimise the diversity of local voices in favour of slime and industry profits as mana whenua lived for generations without toxic slime.
Shudder in fear at the ideas in Te Mana o Te Wai, that water is the essence of life with the right to exist above the economy and money.
Maintain the dysfunction of Otago Regional Council functions and stressed out staff to delay meaningful action to protect the water, land, and air.
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