Porirua 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.
Commit to improving communication and change management within council and provide effective governance.
Representation of local iwi on council committee and community outreach.
Full community consultation and active engagement.
Fair living wage for council staff.
Celebrate diversity of ideas and cultural differences.
Be an employer that follows best practice within out adding financial burden to ratepayers.
Improve communication from council to residents, so you know where your rates are going.
Engage better with more communities to enhance to the connectivity in our city
Actively prioritise improving the profile and accessibility of council. Foster meaningful engagement with youth and our wider community.
Build on Porirua City Council's strong relationship with Ngāti Toa and ensure active partnership and opportunities for co-design.
Ensure Porirua City Council maintains full Living Wage accreditation. Everyone deserves dignity in their work and council should lead by example.
Continue to look for new ways to encourage better public engagement in everything council does. Be transparent.
Contribute to the possible new roles for council as a result of various reforms. Ensure council gets the best deal for ratepayers.
Support the growing role of mana whenua around the council table.
Defend local democracy from central government over-reach and the influence of party machines.
Alter the balance of power between elected officials and the city bureaucracy in favour of the elected who can be held accountable.
Improve two-way communication with the electorate so that public engagement is not purely performative is it is too often now.
Commit to improving communication and change management within council and provide effective governance.
Representation of local iwi on council committee and community outreach.
Full community consultation and active engagement.
Fair living wage for council staff.
Celebrate diversity of ideas and cultural differences.
Be an employer that follows best practice within out adding financial burden to ratepayers.
Improve communication from council to residents, so you know where your rates are going.
Engage better with more communities to enhance to the connectivity in our city
Actively prioritise improving the profile and accessibility of council. Foster meaningful engagement with youth and our wider community.
Build on Porirua City Council's strong relationship with Ngāti Toa and ensure active partnership and opportunities for co-design.
Ensure Porirua City Council maintains full Living Wage accreditation. Everyone deserves dignity in their work and council should lead by example.
Continue to look for new ways to encourage better public engagement in everything council does. Be transparent.
Contribute to the possible new roles for council as a result of various reforms. Ensure council gets the best deal for ratepayers.
Support the growing role of mana whenua around the council table.
Defend local democracy from central government over-reach and the influence of party machines.
Alter the balance of power between elected officials and the city bureaucracy in favour of the elected who can be held accountable.
Improve two-way communication with the electorate so that public engagement is not purely performative is it is too often now.
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