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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  • Listen to our community and ensure everyone can participate no matter had big or small the issue may be, every voice needs to be heard.

  • Guide and educate our community to understand Māori issues and make it understandable to everybody to guide how we can support each other.

  • Help and assist our community to truly understand the huge role councils play and the role our community have, we need everyone on the waka.

  • Lobby for increased financial control and decision making by the community board for the Foxton Beach Freeholding Account.

  • Lobby for increased consultation for locals to ensure voices heard at planning stages.

  • Ensure always appropriate democratic local decision making for the social, economic, environmental and cultural wellbeing of our district.

  • Utilising drop-in centres, workshops, neighbourhood meetings, focus groups and surveys to get residents' feedback on community issues.

  • Avoid secret "in committee" meetings wherever possible to ensure maximum transparency and accountability.

  • Encourage more community involvement through an "open door" policy and better communication. Distribution of Information is important.

  • Work on better interaction with local Iwi, understanding and acknowledging the cultural differences.

  • Move away from the "one size fits all" thinking by recognising individuality.

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