Aotea/Great Barrier Local 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.
Engage with the island's Mana Whenua on community projects.
Promote civics education.
Seek public feedback on important projects.
Collaborate with iwi on projects of significance such as Tu Maui Taonga, Anu Moana, Tai Tu Moana and visitor information.
Create a Māori identity in parks and facilities by naming or renaming places, signage about heritage and installing pou.
Implement council's Māori outcomes framework (Tamaki Ora) as included in the Great Barrier Island local board's 2024/25 plan as a new measure.
Engage with the island's Mana Whenua on community projects.
Promote civics education.
Seek public feedback on important projects.
Collaborate with iwi on projects of significance such as Tu Maui Taonga, Anu Moana, Tai Tu Moana and visitor information.
Create a Māori identity in parks and facilities by naming or renaming places, signage about heritage and installing pou.
Implement council's Māori outcomes framework (Tamaki Ora) as included in the Great Barrier Island local board's 2024/25 plan as a new measure.
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