Policies

Initiate meaningful public meetings to involve the community before making decisions.

Review and restructure the council employees roles responsibilities and relevance.

Ensure that there is a level of representation for all people to have the opportunity to be engaged and involved in local council affairs.

Make council operations open and transparent. No secret payments and no confidentiality agreements for ex employees.

Expand Māori representation and engagement beyond the Māori Standing Committee. Consult widely with the whole community.

Provide a better workplace with higher staff satisfaction. Reward staff who save the community money. Pay rises for increased performance.

Initiate a thorough investigation on the financial accounts and activities of council.

Create a transparent channel for public to engage with council on any level on any matter.

Use local experts instead of outside consultants for all matters regarding council run infrastructure.