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.
Online polls to see whether community backs new things proposed by council – we need better engagement.
Allow the community to speak at the community board meetings and be heard and listened to.
Make council listen to the community and what the ratepayers want and need.
Regular engagement with Paraparaumu residents to understand what our community wants, instead of what the board thinks the community wants.
Regular reporting back to Paraparaumu residents of what our community board has done on its behalf.
This is our community, our voice, let's make it heard!
Committed to decentralisation; that is no Three Waters and devolution of power to local democracy.
Online polls to see whether community backs new things proposed by council – we need better engagement.
Allow the community to speak at the community board meetings and be heard and listened to.
Make council listen to the community and what the ratepayers want and need.
Regular engagement with Paraparaumu residents to understand what our community wants, instead of what the board thinks the community wants.
Regular reporting back to Paraparaumu residents of what our community board has done on its behalf.
This is our community, our voice, let's make it heard!
Committed to decentralisation; that is no Three Waters and devolution of power to local democracy.
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