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.
Liase positively with Te Ruhikhika te Taumutu to ensure the environmental needs of the community are preserved and maintained.
Complete robust and regular community consultations to monitor the needs of the residents.
Provide clarity and transparency when making changes within the Rolleston Ward.
Investigate citizen participation trial and/or other options to try to increase public engagement in council budgeting processes.
Continue to support council fostering the relationships with local runanga.
Establish a paid community advisory group that is representative of township and district demographics, so that council hears more voices.
Resource mana whenua to participate in appropriate decision-making within their rōhe, giving effect to hapū aspirations and te Tiriti.
Support staff and contractors by implementing the Living Wage, flexible working as needed, and incentivising sustainable transport choices.
Increase public consultation.
Act on result of public consultation.
Liase positively with Te Ruhikhika te Taumutu to ensure the environmental needs of the community are preserved and maintained.
Complete robust and regular community consultations to monitor the needs of the residents.
Provide clarity and transparency when making changes within the Rolleston Ward.
Investigate citizen participation trial and/or other options to try to increase public engagement in council budgeting processes.
Continue to support council fostering the relationships with local runanga.
Establish a paid community advisory group that is representative of township and district demographics, so that council hears more voices.
Resource mana whenua to participate in appropriate decision-making within their rōhe, giving effect to hapū aspirations and te Tiriti.
Support staff and contractors by implementing the Living Wage, flexible working as needed, and incentivising sustainable transport choices.
Increase public consultation.
Act on result of public consultation.
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