Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood 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.
Work with all agencies to make sure that ethnic communities will get their fair share of employment opportunities in all levels of work.
Work with city council to make sure that Māori and ethnic communities have equal representation in all committees like others.
Make sure that any major decision taken by council has proper input and consultation from the community organisations.
Be the connector between council and communities.
As an elected member from ethnic/migrant community, encourage democratic participation by community.
Provide information related to council funding, local awards etc. to the wider community.
Support for a referendum on a more democratic way of electing local representatives (STV).
Advocate for reducing income disparities between low paid council workers and senior management.
More use of digital technologies for community engagement.
Work with all agencies to make sure that ethnic communities will get their fair share of employment opportunities in all levels of work.
Work with city council to make sure that Māori and ethnic communities have equal representation in all committees like others.
Make sure that any major decision taken by council has proper input and consultation from the community organisations.
Be the connector between council and communities.
As an elected member from ethnic/migrant community, encourage democratic participation by community.
Provide information related to council funding, local awards etc. to the wider community.
Support for a referendum on a more democratic way of electing local representatives (STV).
Advocate for reducing income disparities between low paid council workers and senior management.
More use of digital technologies for community engagement.
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