Puketāpapa Local Board
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.
Continue to work with mana whenua in a partnership on plans such as the Integrated Area Plan and Wairaki Catchment.
Partner with community groups to continue improving our communication with the diverse communities of Puketāpapa.
Support expansion of direct democracy trials such as Watercare's Citizens Assembly.
Empower the voice of youth and engage with it more.
Appreciate the Māori representation and engagement.
Connect with different parts of our community during council engagements and consultations, particularly those who aren't naturally inclined.
Ensure there are regular catch ups with council-controlled organisations on local issues and that the relationship setting documents capture the extent of engagement.
Maintain accessibility to council services and requests for input around our community, including elected members.
Better representation for residents with Kāinga Ora. Better outcomes for local planning.
Ensure that we meet our Tiriti o Waitangi obligations through strong dialogue with local iwi and acknowledge the role of Kaitiakitanga.
Support the establishment of a centralised project management office at Auckland Council, to monitor the time, scope and cost of projects.
Commit to a Living Wage for Auckland Council employees, including facilities contractors, and review this regularly.
Review and reform Auckland Council's organisational structures and processes from the ground up.
Ensure greater delegation of decision-making, with commensurate funding, on local matters to local boards.
Advocate for diversity, inclusion and participation by supporting diverse community groups to contribute to local democracy.
Support a culture of engaging and listening to our diverse communities who share Puketāpapa as their home.
Advocate for a more open communication means that will ensure people to engage with their elected members, like a stand on market days.
Working with mana whenua on the Integrated Area Plan and increasing Māori representation in local government.
Working with ethnic communities to ensure they are represented in council processes.
Advocating for increased funding to local boards to better support communities through grants.
Continue to work with mana whenua in a partnership on plans such as the Integrated Area Plan and Wairaki Catchment.
Partner with community groups to continue improving our communication with the diverse communities of Puketāpapa.
Support expansion of direct democracy trials such as Watercare's Citizens Assembly.
Empower the voice of youth and engage with it more.
Appreciate the Māori representation and engagement.
Connect with different parts of our community during council engagements and consultations, particularly those who aren't naturally inclined.
Ensure there are regular catch ups with council-controlled organisations on local issues and that the relationship setting documents capture the extent of engagement.
Maintain accessibility to council services and requests for input around our community, including elected members.
Better representation for residents with Kāinga Ora. Better outcomes for local planning.
Ensure that we meet our Tiriti o Waitangi obligations through strong dialogue with local iwi and acknowledge the role of Kaitiakitanga.
Support the establishment of a centralised project management office at Auckland Council, to monitor the time, scope and cost of projects.
Commit to a Living Wage for Auckland Council employees, including facilities contractors, and review this regularly.
Review and reform Auckland Council's organisational structures and processes from the ground up.
Ensure greater delegation of decision-making, with commensurate funding, on local matters to local boards.
Advocate for diversity, inclusion and participation by supporting diverse community groups to contribute to local democracy.
Support a culture of engaging and listening to our diverse communities who share Puketāpapa as their home.
Advocate for a more open communication means that will ensure people to engage with their elected members, like a stand on market days.
Working with mana whenua on the Integrated Area Plan and increasing Māori representation in local government.
Working with ethnic communities to ensure they are represented in council processes.
Advocating for increased funding to local boards to better support communities through grants.
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