Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote 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.
Encourage, empower and strengthen self government at local level. We require more local decision-making and an active programme of devolution.
Encourage greater consultation with the public. Do it with them not to them. Genuine consultation and not a tick box exercise.
Encourage efficient staffing. Councils have become too big and all encompassing. We require a rethink on what services councils provide.
Encourage representation that is more representative of the community – ethnicity, gender and age.
Rally for higher voter turnout and engagement, especially in young communities.
Empower community boards to have more say over funding so that it truly represents the community's wishes.
Ensure every council project has effective community consultation undertaken and incorporated into plans before any decisions are made.
Ensure engagement with iwi is a central and vital part of council operations and plans.
Ensure transparency is central to how council conducts its affairs and that good ideas from community are readily turned into actions.
Create online polling for new projects to gain more insight into public opinion.
Continue to engage and serve with community groups and attend community events to receive direct feedback on issues and suggested solutions.
Ensure all voices are fairly heard.
Continue to hold council to account for its spending and work to minimise costs without benefits.
Encourage, empower and strengthen self government at local level. We require more local decision-making and an active programme of devolution.
Encourage greater consultation with the public. Do it with them not to them. Genuine consultation and not a tick box exercise.
Encourage efficient staffing. Councils have become too big and all encompassing. We require a rethink on what services councils provide.
Encourage representation that is more representative of the community – ethnicity, gender and age.
Rally for higher voter turnout and engagement, especially in young communities.
Empower community boards to have more say over funding so that it truly represents the community's wishes.
Ensure every council project has effective community consultation undertaken and incorporated into plans before any decisions are made.
Ensure engagement with iwi is a central and vital part of council operations and plans.
Ensure transparency is central to how council conducts its affairs and that good ideas from community are readily turned into actions.
Create online polling for new projects to gain more insight into public opinion.
Continue to engage and serve with community groups and attend community events to receive direct feedback on issues and suggested solutions.
Ensure all voices are fairly heard.
Continue to hold council to account for its spending and work to minimise costs without benefits.
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