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.
Ensure that Waikato Regional Council works with everyone, including iwi, and considers all ideas on their merit.
Oppose appointments of people to committees and boards etc, where the appointment is based on race. Appointments to be elected, or merit-based.
Advocate for a reduction in the secretive decisions and public-excluded meetings where staff and councillors pass pet-projects and tenders.
Have a better engagement with the public in the annual plan process, to ensure a better delivery of information about planned spending.
Maintain local voice in policy development in the face of a push towards Wellington-centric decision making.
Further enhance cooperation between councils so that communities have consistency in policy development across the region on wider issues.
Make improvements in customer service and how we consult with communities about policy direction.
Ensure the Waikato's interests are strongly advocated for as the current local government reform programme progresses.
Advocate for co-governance agreements with iwi that are sensible, advance relationships and demonstrate positive outcomes for all.
Support council's current policy of ensuring all employees are paid the living wage, and they are provided with good working conditions.
Ensure that Waikato Regional Council works with everyone, including iwi, and considers all ideas on their merit.
Oppose appointments of people to committees and boards etc, where the appointment is based on race. Appointments to be elected, or merit-based.
Advocate for a reduction in the secretive decisions and public-excluded meetings where staff and councillors pass pet-projects and tenders.
Have a better engagement with the public in the annual plan process, to ensure a better delivery of information about planned spending.
Maintain local voice in policy development in the face of a push towards Wellington-centric decision making.
Further enhance cooperation between councils so that communities have consistency in policy development across the region on wider issues.
Make improvements in customer service and how we consult with communities about policy direction.
Ensure the Waikato's interests are strongly advocated for as the current local government reform programme progresses.
Advocate for co-governance agreements with iwi that are sensible, advance relationships and demonstrate positive outcomes for all.
Support council's current policy of ensuring all employees are paid the living wage, and they are provided with good working conditions.
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