Waikato Regional Council
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.
Enhance communication and engagement with the public including reinstating e-newsletters.
Review coordination and integration of local government in the region.
Retain high quality staff.
Frequently share short bites about what council is currently considering so the community are aware, understand and engage in those issues.
Enhance community understanding of what council actually does. Many in the community don't know.
Engage with perspectives absent or underrepresented at council: youth, minorities, Māori, Pacifika etc., so they are part of decision-making.
Push council to open some elected member workshops to the public for more transparency and establish a method to hear more youth voices.
Investigate whether and what type of shift to a four-day work week (as successfully trialled by many others) would provide productivity gains.
Ensure there is respectful and collaborative leadership being demonstrated by elected members towards each other and all staff.
Continue to work collaboratively with councils within our region on boundary-less solutions.
Continue to partner with iwi and mana whenua.
Continue to improve bus driver wages and conditions and recognise that a valued workforce improves bus service reliability.
Enhance communication and engagement with the public including reinstating e-newsletters.
Review coordination and integration of local government in the region.
Retain high quality staff.
Frequently share short bites about what council is currently considering so the community are aware, understand and engage in those issues.
Enhance community understanding of what council actually does. Many in the community don't know.
Engage with perspectives absent or underrepresented at council: youth, minorities, Māori, Pacifika etc., so they are part of decision-making.
Push council to open some elected member workshops to the public for more transparency and establish a method to hear more youth voices.
Investigate whether and what type of shift to a four-day work week (as successfully trialled by many others) would provide productivity gains.
Ensure there is respectful and collaborative leadership being demonstrated by elected members towards each other and all staff.
Continue to work collaboratively with councils within our region on boundary-less solutions.
Continue to partner with iwi and mana whenua.
Continue to improve bus driver wages and conditions and recognise that a valued workforce improves bus service reliability.
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