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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.
Enhance communities through more public engagement initiatives.
Listen to diverse voices in our communities.
Make eCan more accountable to the public.
Address the secrecy and deceit under which ECan operates as shown in ECan's own annual report.
Reject any premise of co-governance and oppose having unelected Ngāi Tahu councillors due to massive conflicts of interest and undemocratic or racist implications.
Represent the best interests of all people, not just a minority or self-promotion interests.
Build direct relationships with mana whenua from those councillors outside of their regular constituency.
Ensure great transparency especially with external group meetings.
Increase engagement with a broader range of ethnic groups.
Articulate decisions clearly and in plain language so ratepayers know where their money goes.
Cut waste and fund priorities by reviewing all spending and redirecting savings to core services like water and transport.
Establish real community input by holding regular public forums across Canterbury, ensuring feedback shapes council plans.
Ensure that all full-time council employees receive a living wage and give preference to contractors that have a similar policy.
Support direct Ngāi Tahu representation for the forthcoming council term and review its effectiveness prior to the next election.
Enhance communities through more public engagement initiatives.
Listen to diverse voices in our communities.
Make eCan more accountable to the public.
Address the secrecy and deceit under which ECan operates as shown in ECan's own annual report.
Reject any premise of co-governance and oppose having unelected Ngāi Tahu councillors due to massive conflicts of interest and undemocratic or racist implications.
Represent the best interests of all people, not just a minority or self-promotion interests.
Build direct relationships with mana whenua from those councillors outside of their regular constituency.
Ensure great transparency especially with external group meetings.
Increase engagement with a broader range of ethnic groups.
Articulate decisions clearly and in plain language so ratepayers know where their money goes.
Cut waste and fund priorities by reviewing all spending and redirecting savings to core services like water and transport.
Establish real community input by holding regular public forums across Canterbury, ensuring feedback shapes council plans.
Ensure that all full-time council employees receive a living wage and give preference to contractors that have a similar policy.
Support direct Ngāi Tahu representation for the forthcoming council term and review its effectiveness prior to the next election.
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