Policies

Compare the parties’ positions on the key issues this election. Explore their policies and see how closely they align with your own views and priorities.

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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.

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  • Create a community caucus of stakeholders to bring their concerns to the council.

  • Start monthly meetings with locals to communicate any changes in the community and to discuss local issues.

  • Council to establish a Māori committee and to work with the council and its staff to promote better well-being for all.

  • Council to engage all communities by having monthly meetings/hui to establish ideas for the whole town.

  • Work with our council staff and to ensure that they work with their communities and are engaged and passionate.

  • Council accountability – the council need to deliver on their promises and be held to account when there are delays or stop to work

  • Locals need to be heard both via online but also in person as digital access is limited in the smaller towns and with the elderly.

  • Direct feedback on actual works that have occurred, rather than generic response. Work with local groups of residents to get real opinions.

  • Excellent that council has open transparency giving community opportunity to address issues via survey and public presentation.

  • Fabulous with forthcoming diverse representation and inclusion of Māori wards to the table in New Zealand.

  • Appreciation of the time and hard work our Ruapehu councillors undertake for the betterment of the community and now Three Waters issue.

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