Mayor of South Wairarapa
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.
Rebuild the lost trust of citizens in their council. This will require new ways of consulting and listening to residents.
Make sure that residents understand that elected officials are responsible for council decisions. And accountable for them.
Provide much better information to residents, promptly, so that they can hold their council accountable for its decisions.
Review community engagement strategies to enable more participation and better understanding or integration of community views and concerns.
Build understanding of partnership under Te Tiriti, develop more knowledge of te reo, tikanga and relationships. Hold representation review.
Initiate a shadow council for rangatahi in the area, to participate in discussions on the issues in front of council committees and boards.
Ensure that tangata whenua views are sought and considered prior to council consideration of any resource consent application.
Rebuild the lost trust of citizens in their council. This will require new ways of consulting and listening to residents.
Make sure that residents understand that elected officials are responsible for council decisions. And accountable for them.
Provide much better information to residents, promptly, so that they can hold their council accountable for its decisions.
Review community engagement strategies to enable more participation and better understanding or integration of community views and concerns.
Build understanding of partnership under Te Tiriti, develop more knowledge of te reo, tikanga and relationships. Hold representation review.
Initiate a shadow council for rangatahi in the area, to participate in discussions on the issues in front of council committees and boards.
Ensure that tangata whenua views are sought and considered prior to council consideration of any resource consent application.
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