Tawa Community Board

Support council's Tūpiki Ora strategy, be a committed Te Tiriti partner, and apply Māori values into every decision we make.

Engage with the community in an accessible manner that makes them feel a part of an decision making process in Tawa.

Implement systems to facilitate greater public engagement in decision-making processes, including students, migrants and other populations.

Advocate against the root causes of youth crime in order to restore happy and healthy communities for all residents.

Re-establish and encourage confidence in democratic principles relating to decision-making, consultation, and planning processes.

Ensure there is a positive relationship between the council, staff and the community board so we can advocate for the community.

Seek opportunities for the board to engage with the community and ensure that the board engages effectively with council's plans and processes.

Leverage my extensive knowledge and relationships with Wellington City Council to benefit the Tawa Community.

Support the community board to engage with the local government reforms.

Promote policies that will ensure the views of the increasingly diverse Tawa community are represented and heard.

Support programmes that will promote collaboration with mana whenua.

Advocate for the role of mana whenua in governance arrangements, as set out in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Encourage collaboration between residents and council for the resolution of local issues.

Engage with central government reforms constructively and with an open mind.

Develop online forums for Tawa residents to provide feedback and input.

Develop a quarterly open meeting for the Tawa community with the local council and Tawa board representatives.