Rangiora-Ashley Community 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.
Take an active role to listen to the community voice and communicate effectively back to encourage a strong collaboration across our district.
Engage and seek relevant views of local youth through local schools.
Re-evaluate the council's infrastructure in light of our rates being the third highest in NZ and over $1k over the national average.
Look at the bottom line and monies paid to contractors. Look at the bang for the buck and if the council are actually evaluating return on investment.
Report on all counsellors and community board effectiveness throughout the three-year period not just at election time. What are we paying for?
Establish weekly drop in sessions around the district for residents to have access to elected members.
Work to encourage Māori to stand for election an office in our district.
Work to increase voter turn out and show that every vote matters.
Inform public of subject of community board presentations to encourage their attendance when possible.
Update the community on issues such as our health hub via popular online sites such as Neighbourly.
I want your voice to matter, so please contact me and tell me what concerns you here in Rangiora. I will represent your views.
We have the largest pakeha population of any town in NZ. Let's ensure Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga voice and views are heard.
Celebrating our diverse community. Welcoming people of all ethnicities, genders and those wonderful individuals that make us so much better.
Take an active role to listen to the community voice and communicate effectively back to encourage a strong collaboration across our district.
Engage and seek relevant views of local youth through local schools.
Re-evaluate the council's infrastructure in light of our rates being the third highest in NZ and over $1k over the national average.
Look at the bottom line and monies paid to contractors. Look at the bang for the buck and if the council are actually evaluating return on investment.
Report on all counsellors and community board effectiveness throughout the three-year period not just at election time. What are we paying for?
Establish weekly drop in sessions around the district for residents to have access to elected members.
Work to encourage Māori to stand for election an office in our district.
Work to increase voter turn out and show that every vote matters.
Inform public of subject of community board presentations to encourage their attendance when possible.
Update the community on issues such as our health hub via popular online sites such as Neighbourly.
I want your voice to matter, so please contact me and tell me what concerns you here in Rangiora. I will represent your views.
We have the largest pakeha population of any town in NZ. Let's ensure Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga voice and views are heard.
Celebrating our diverse community. Welcoming people of all ethnicities, genders and those wonderful individuals that make us so much better.
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