Auckland Council
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.
Connect in a meaningful way with Mana Whenua and diverse ethnic communities, identify needs and find tangible solutions.
Continue to be highly viable and engaged within the community, listening and implementing improvements in a respectful manner.
Ensure every ratepayer dollar delivers genuine value for the community, cut wasteful spending and make better decisions with ratepayer money.
Ensure the new full facilities contract (Project 27) allows for local boards to have local procurement of maintenance services.
Move the North Shore ward boundary north to include Unsworth Heights, so that it adheres to the fair representation 10% population rule.
Review the delegations and allocations that the governing body has made to staff, CCOs and local boards.
End race-based policies across local government and treat every resident equally and fairly.
Oppose voting rights for unelected iwi representatives and rest decisions with elected councillors.
Uphold free speech in council venues so lawful community groups can access them without bias.
Conduct more public engagement with iwi and ethnic groups such as cultural festivals to raise awareness of Auckland's vibrant society.
Encourage ethnic community representation by holding public meetings, enhancing unity in community and adopting community sharing.
Reform the size of council to ensure more cosmopolitan multicultural participation as 45% of Auckland population are now non-European.
Connect in a meaningful way with Mana Whenua and diverse ethnic communities, identify needs and find tangible solutions.
Continue to be highly viable and engaged within the community, listening and implementing improvements in a respectful manner.
Ensure every ratepayer dollar delivers genuine value for the community, cut wasteful spending and make better decisions with ratepayer money.
Ensure the new full facilities contract (Project 27) allows for local boards to have local procurement of maintenance services.
Move the North Shore ward boundary north to include Unsworth Heights, so that it adheres to the fair representation 10% population rule.
Review the delegations and allocations that the governing body has made to staff, CCOs and local boards.
End race-based policies across local government and treat every resident equally and fairly.
Oppose voting rights for unelected iwi representatives and rest decisions with elected councillors.
Uphold free speech in council venues so lawful community groups can access them without bias.
Conduct more public engagement with iwi and ethnic groups such as cultural festivals to raise awareness of Auckland's vibrant society.
Encourage ethnic community representation by holding public meetings, enhancing unity in community and adopting community sharing.
Reform the size of council to ensure more cosmopolitan multicultural participation as 45% of Auckland population are now non-European.
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