Mayor of Wellington
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.
Listen to local Resident Associations for serious consultation! Too often, the consultation is farcical where decisions have been made.
Establish assistance and liaison for all ethnicities treating everyone equally and not just focusing on Māoris.
Reform the council to understand why staff levels and cost are increasing but outcomes aren't improving. Do we have the right people there?
Continue the huge steps we've already made in iwi relationship, seats at committee meetings, Takai Here partnership, funding Māori unit/te reo.
Inclusion is core kaupapa. I've worked closely with ethnic and interfaith communities. Will continue this and explore ethnic/faith advisory group.
Majority of councillors blocked community engagement on transport and urban planning. I want a council to do things with communities not do things to them.
Commit to improving public consultation providing reports with real information.
Ensure that all questions of franchise are decided by referendum.
Scrutinise and reevaluate council staffing priorities.
Bring leadership and build consensus around the council table to get things done for Wellingtonians.
Listen to communities, businesses and mana whenua to develop and deliver masterplans across Wellington.
Build on Takai Here and deliver on Tūpiki Ora to support Māori aspirations and delivering better outcomes for all Māori in Wellington.
Establish Living Wage for all council employees, including contractors. Advocate for other sectors.
Investigate digital transformation project to replace consultation and engagement process to increase accessibility and reduce time.
Honour Te Tiriti and work alongside mana whenua and Māori ward representative with vision for Wellington
Actively seek out diverse views on what needs to be done in different local areas before the plans get made.
Spend the time and do the talk to ensure success of the new Māori ward for Wellington.
Keep the local in local government.
Restore a physical interface between the public and council and reinstate greater public accessibility to council staff and services.
Wellington City Council must be an exemplary employer – staff conditions and workloads are important. Increase council workforce rather than employ "consultants".
Ensure community engagement as part of the planning process. The strongest solutions can come from those who know best – the residents.
Listen to local Resident Associations for serious consultation! Too often, the consultation is farcical where decisions have been made.
Establish assistance and liaison for all ethnicities treating everyone equally and not just focusing on Māoris.
Reform the council to understand why staff levels and cost are increasing but outcomes aren't improving. Do we have the right people there?
Continue the huge steps we've already made in iwi relationship, seats at committee meetings, Takai Here partnership, funding Māori unit/te reo.
Inclusion is core kaupapa. I've worked closely with ethnic and interfaith communities. Will continue this and explore ethnic/faith advisory group.
Majority of councillors blocked community engagement on transport and urban planning. I want a council to do things with communities not do things to them.
Commit to improving public consultation providing reports with real information.
Ensure that all questions of franchise are decided by referendum.
Scrutinise and reevaluate council staffing priorities.
Bring leadership and build consensus around the council table to get things done for Wellingtonians.
Listen to communities, businesses and mana whenua to develop and deliver masterplans across Wellington.
Build on Takai Here and deliver on Tūpiki Ora to support Māori aspirations and delivering better outcomes for all Māori in Wellington.
Establish Living Wage for all council employees, including contractors. Advocate for other sectors.
Investigate digital transformation project to replace consultation and engagement process to increase accessibility and reduce time.
Honour Te Tiriti and work alongside mana whenua and Māori ward representative with vision for Wellington
Actively seek out diverse views on what needs to be done in different local areas before the plans get made.
Spend the time and do the talk to ensure success of the new Māori ward for Wellington.
Keep the local in local government.
Restore a physical interface between the public and council and reinstate greater public accessibility to council staff and services.
Wellington City Council must be an exemplary employer – staff conditions and workloads are important. Increase council workforce rather than employ "consultants".
Ensure community engagement as part of the planning process. The strongest solutions can come from those who know best – the residents.
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