Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board
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.
Making sure our meetings are open and accessible, in person and online. It needs to be easy for our communities to be seen and heard.
Better communication about community board and council work and the opportunities for people to engage.
Hold regular clinics for residents to share their concerns and ideas.
Better public engagement including with minority groups, diverse communities.
Māori representation and engagement.
Ethnic groups representation and engagement.
Make sure our council is not only committed to paying a living wage but all of their contractors also.
Implement process to make the internal operations of the council function more effectively.
Encourage more public engagement, communicate more. Change the current lack of engagement with the community to one that is more positive.
Encourage public participation in council projects affecting communities.
Support Māori participation and representation in council decision making.
Support the payment of a living wage to all council employees.
Making sure our meetings are open and accessible, in person and online. It needs to be easy for our communities to be seen and heard.
Better communication about community board and council work and the opportunities for people to engage.
Hold regular clinics for residents to share their concerns and ideas.
Better public engagement including with minority groups, diverse communities.
Māori representation and engagement.
Ethnic groups representation and engagement.
Make sure our council is not only committed to paying a living wage but all of their contractors also.
Implement process to make the internal operations of the council function more effectively.
Encourage more public engagement, communicate more. Change the current lack of engagement with the community to one that is more positive.
Encourage public participation in council projects affecting communities.
Support Māori participation and representation in council decision making.
Support the payment of a living wage to all council employees.
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