Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood 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.
Māori representation and engagement: Māori representation should be balanced in all work fields with other races.
Ethnic communities and representation: This area needs careful consideration so that kiwis and other races mix well to earn respect.
Public Engagement: Public should be engaged in decision making for projects.
Advocate for a return to local issues being decided by local community boards and not by councillors from other parts of the city.
Insist on more community canvassing on local issues and more transparency with the wider council.
Ensure that community board and council meetings are accessible to all, not only during the day.
Secure more powers and responsibilities (delegations) for community boards – so local issues are decided locally.
Set meeting times when working people can attend more easily and make sure they are accessible online.
Ongoing canvassing of residents through door-knocking and phone-calling throughout the term.
Māori representation and engagement: Māori representation should be balanced in all work fields with other races.
Ethnic communities and representation: This area needs careful consideration so that kiwis and other races mix well to earn respect.
Public Engagement: Public should be engaged in decision making for projects.
Advocate for a return to local issues being decided by local community boards and not by councillors from other parts of the city.
Insist on more community canvassing on local issues and more transparency with the wider council.
Ensure that community board and council meetings are accessible to all, not only during the day.
Secure more powers and responsibilities (delegations) for community boards – so local issues are decided locally.
Set meeting times when working people can attend more easily and make sure they are accessible online.
Ongoing canvassing of residents through door-knocking and phone-calling throughout the term.
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