Far North District 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.
Admit that democracy does not exist in the Far North or New Zealand, it is a myth. We have plutocracy instead.
Build a new system from feedback received from the people, acknowledging it will take time but will be worth it.
Revalue political values and how best to achieve them, as true democracy requires asking the people, not the politicians.
Restructure council staff within operations.
Facilitate collaboration across departments to improve accountability and effectiveness, build trust and engage the community meaningfully.
Improve internal operations by investing in staff training, transparent processes and effective communication to improve staff retention.
Review council size and roles to ensure efficiency, accountability and responsiveness to community needs.
Support integration of regional councils into district councils (unitary authority) for FNDC Whangārei to also take over NRC.
Support a zero based budgeting approach for FNDC, having already made it a KPI for the organisation for the coming years.
Support reducing rate increases by reviewing current operations and reducing depreciation and insurance of assets that are not required.
Admit that democracy does not exist in the Far North or New Zealand, it is a myth. We have plutocracy instead.
Build a new system from feedback received from the people, acknowledging it will take time but will be worth it.
Revalue political values and how best to achieve them, as true democracy requires asking the people, not the politicians.
Restructure council staff within operations.
Facilitate collaboration across departments to improve accountability and effectiveness, build trust and engage the community meaningfully.
Improve internal operations by investing in staff training, transparent processes and effective communication to improve staff retention.
Review council size and roles to ensure efficiency, accountability and responsiveness to community needs.
Support integration of regional councils into district councils (unitary authority) for FNDC Whangārei to also take over NRC.
Support a zero based budgeting approach for FNDC, having already made it a KPI for the organisation for the coming years.
Support reducing rate increases by reviewing current operations and reducing depreciation and insurance of assets that are not required.
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