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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.
Continue to hold councillor clinics across the ward and be available on social media, by email and in person for constituent queries and issues.
Push for Māori representation on the governing body, not just committees.
Support increased investment in consultation and engagement, in particular with communities who face barriers to participating.
Expand digital engagement tools so residents can easily give feedback online without navigating complex forms.
Make council decisions more transparent by publishing clear, plain-language summaries of proposals and budgets.
Reflect Albert-Eden's diversity by ensuring ethnic communities have real input in council planning.
Support increased delegated decision making by local boards in promoting the interests of the neighbourhoods and communities they represent.
Support more memoranda of understanding and partnerships with Māori, including increased co-management and maintenance of parks, eg Ōtuataua Stonefields.
Support more memoranda of understanding and partnerships with Māori, including increased co-management and maintenance of parks, such as Ōtuataua Stonefields.
Support review of the current full facilities management programme, with an emphasis on increased local maintenance of parks.
Support reviewing the current full facilities management programme, with an emphasis on increased local maintenance of parks.
Continue to hold councillor clinics across the ward and be available on social media, by email and in person for constituent queries and issues.
Push for Māori representation on the governing body, not just committees.
Support increased investment in consultation and engagement, in particular with communities who face barriers to participating.
Expand digital engagement tools so residents can easily give feedback online without navigating complex forms.
Make council decisions more transparent by publishing clear, plain-language summaries of proposals and budgets.
Reflect Albert-Eden's diversity by ensuring ethnic communities have real input in council planning.
Support increased delegated decision making by local boards in promoting the interests of the neighbourhoods and communities they represent.
Support more memoranda of understanding and partnerships with Māori, including increased co-management and maintenance of parks, eg Ōtuataua Stonefields.
Support more memoranda of understanding and partnerships with Māori, including increased co-management and maintenance of parks, such as Ōtuataua Stonefields.
Support review of the current full facilities management programme, with an emphasis on increased local maintenance of parks.
Support reviewing the current full facilities management programme, with an emphasis on increased local maintenance of parks.
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