Taupō 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.
Introduce council meetings in the evenings at least bi-monthly so that members of the public can better have their input.
Review recent past performance and petition for council staff changes if justifiable.
Informed medical consent without coercion is a fundamental human right and this should never be broached again.
Create new communication strategies and adapt modern ways to give the local people more say in what's happening.
Make councillor available, allocate each of the seven councillors to constantly reach out to one area of town in a rotating manner.
Make sure that all council's meetings are accessible for the local people including online.
Recommend independent, anonymous culture audit of council employees to disclose issues that paralyse effective action and communication.
Commit to the mahi that will promote deeper understanding of our interconnected town, foster inclusivity through formalised networks.
Ensure all councillors honestly disclose conflicts of interest and bias. Attach expectations around weighing up competing views/outcomes.
Ensure that community wellbeing is at the forefront of council consideration through effective consultation, engagement and communication.
Start regular community engagement to truly connect with people around the issues they see and the steps council are taking.
Develop a strategy to ensure that Taupō is a leader in community engagement and participation in all forms of local issues and elections.
Actively take part in all reforms coming at us from the government and continue to fight against Labour's Three Waters and implementation mandate.
Work collaboratively with council's new community development and engagement team to have better interaction with residents and ratepayers.
Assist the new Māori ward councillors and co-governance committees to ensure we all succeed to become the most prosperous and likeable district.
Continue to engage in the future for local government review process as this will directly impact local democracy.
Continue to advocate for local voice in major central government reforms, especially Three Waters and Resource Management Act changes.
Advocated for and will continue to maintain the council policy of paying all council staff a living wage.
Create an environment where residents get more consultation.
Make smarter decisions when spending ratepayers' money.
Strongly opposed to the way Māori representation and engagement is occurring. We are all one.
Introduce council meetings in the evenings at least bi-monthly so that members of the public can better have their input.
Review recent past performance and petition for council staff changes if justifiable.
Informed medical consent without coercion is a fundamental human right and this should never be broached again.
Create new communication strategies and adapt modern ways to give the local people more say in what's happening.
Make councillor available, allocate each of the seven councillors to constantly reach out to one area of town in a rotating manner.
Make sure that all council's meetings are accessible for the local people including online.
Recommend independent, anonymous culture audit of council employees to disclose issues that paralyse effective action and communication.
Commit to the mahi that will promote deeper understanding of our interconnected town, foster inclusivity through formalised networks.
Ensure all councillors honestly disclose conflicts of interest and bias. Attach expectations around weighing up competing views/outcomes.
Ensure that community wellbeing is at the forefront of council consideration through effective consultation, engagement and communication.
Start regular community engagement to truly connect with people around the issues they see and the steps council are taking.
Develop a strategy to ensure that Taupō is a leader in community engagement and participation in all forms of local issues and elections.
Actively take part in all reforms coming at us from the government and continue to fight against Labour's Three Waters and implementation mandate.
Work collaboratively with council's new community development and engagement team to have better interaction with residents and ratepayers.
Assist the new Māori ward councillors and co-governance committees to ensure we all succeed to become the most prosperous and likeable district.
Continue to engage in the future for local government review process as this will directly impact local democracy.
Continue to advocate for local voice in major central government reforms, especially Three Waters and Resource Management Act changes.
Advocated for and will continue to maintain the council policy of paying all council staff a living wage.
Create an environment where residents get more consultation.
Make smarter decisions when spending ratepayers' money.
Strongly opposed to the way Māori representation and engagement is occurring. We are all one.
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