Rangitīkei District 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.
Engage with the public in authentic consultation to ensure the voices of all people are heard, and decisions are informed.
Advocate for council employees to be set up for success so decisions made can be operationalised effectively and efficiently.
Effective partnerships with Māori, Pasifika and Asian communities with the intent to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Ensure public comment at council meetings is seen as valuable and significant input from ratepayers.
Work with Māori to gain cultural knowledge to improve every aspect of council operations.
Embed active use of, and education in, te reo throughout council activities and documentation – learn, learn, learn!
Improve urgently the District Council's reputation with its ratepayers and citizens via honest and open communication.
Drastically reduce the council's need for public exclusion in its meetings.
Be customer focused in our decision making. Need to be fully transparent and accountable. Recommend workshop being open to public.
Use multiple types of communication to encourage as much community engagement as possible, across all the demographics.
Foster strong iwi relationships and input into our decision making via the Te Roopuu Ahi Kaa Komiti. Encourage understanding of Treaty.
Engage with the public in authentic consultation to ensure the voices of all people are heard, and decisions are informed.
Advocate for council employees to be set up for success so decisions made can be operationalised effectively and efficiently.
Effective partnerships with Māori, Pasifika and Asian communities with the intent to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Ensure public comment at council meetings is seen as valuable and significant input from ratepayers.
Work with Māori to gain cultural knowledge to improve every aspect of council operations.
Embed active use of, and education in, te reo throughout council activities and documentation – learn, learn, learn!
Improve urgently the District Council's reputation with its ratepayers and citizens via honest and open communication.
Drastically reduce the council's need for public exclusion in its meetings.
Be customer focused in our decision making. Need to be fully transparent and accountable. Recommend workshop being open to public.
Use multiple types of communication to encourage as much community engagement as possible, across all the demographics.
Foster strong iwi relationships and input into our decision making via the Te Roopuu Ahi Kaa Komiti. Encourage understanding of Treaty.
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