Tasman 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.
Provide more opportunities for community engagement and consultation on issues, such as greater access to councillors or council departments.
Invite and collaborate with representative communities related to specific problems so council can be considerate to their wants and needs.
Promote accountability by staff and councillors to the public when tough decisions are made to garner trust and understanding.
Council workshops restricted.
Māori wards – go to referendum. Neither for nor against.
Council capacity – perception of too many bums on seats in the face of Three Waters and local democracy reform.
Move from postal voting system to a more user-friendly engaging voting system for local body elections.
Find ways to engage the youth with local body politics.
We do not have a Māori ward but it will be discussed in our representive review.
We have iwi representation on plan changes and other local government processes.
Facilitate better public consultation and engagement of the community on matters that concern everyone.
Commit to listening to all sides of any debate, right of reply, experts from different sectors and opinions.
Entrust local people with making local decisions. Less centralisation.
Continue to develop authentic partnerships with Te Tau Ihu Iwi, to understand and deliver collective aspirations.
Increase investment in council staff by providing competitive wages to encourage attraction and retention of skilled staff.
Work to establish an organised community voice for Richmond.
Provide more opportunities for community engagement and consultation on issues, such as greater access to councillors or council departments.
Invite and collaborate with representative communities related to specific problems so council can be considerate to their wants and needs.
Promote accountability by staff and councillors to the public when tough decisions are made to garner trust and understanding.
Council workshops restricted.
Māori wards – go to referendum. Neither for nor against.
Council capacity – perception of too many bums on seats in the face of Three Waters and local democracy reform.
Move from postal voting system to a more user-friendly engaging voting system for local body elections.
Find ways to engage the youth with local body politics.
We do not have a Māori ward but it will be discussed in our representive review.
We have iwi representation on plan changes and other local government processes.
Facilitate better public consultation and engagement of the community on matters that concern everyone.
Commit to listening to all sides of any debate, right of reply, experts from different sectors and opinions.
Entrust local people with making local decisions. Less centralisation.
Continue to develop authentic partnerships with Te Tau Ihu Iwi, to understand and deliver collective aspirations.
Increase investment in council staff by providing competitive wages to encourage attraction and retention of skilled staff.
Work to establish an organised community voice for Richmond.
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