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 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.
Keep our water asset.
See if a commissioner descends upon Christchurch.
Improve overall productivity.
Commit to 'digital democracy' that enables and empowers online participation in the decision-making process.
Ensure decision making is clear and involves the community.
Improve council's performance and engagement to increase residents' satisfaction.
Support the move to lower the voting age in our local body elections to 16, and encourage engagement from high schools in local politics.
Ensure that council becomes accredited with the living wage movement so that all council employees are treated with dignity.
Encourage groups and individuals to speak to council more by making public meetings more accessible and easy to discover.
Keep our water asset.
See if a commissioner descends upon Christchurch.
Improve overall productivity.
Commit to 'digital democracy' that enables and empowers online participation in the decision-making process.
Ensure decision making is clear and involves the community.
Improve council's performance and engagement to increase residents' satisfaction.
Support the move to lower the voting age in our local body elections to 16, and encourage engagement from high schools in local politics.
Ensure that council becomes accredited with the living wage movement so that all council employees are treated with dignity.
Encourage groups and individuals to speak to council more by making public meetings more accessible and easy to discover.
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