Hibiscus and Bays 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.
Allocate funds to local climate resilience projects, coastal restoration, green infrastructure and community facilities renewable energy.
Build on public engagement improvements that have already started to improve the board's accessibility and responsiveness to the community.
Collaborate closely with mana whenua on parks, waterbody restoration, marae-based education and public art and ensure Treaty based governance.
Improve the board’s public engagement by front-footing key community issues.
Foster a meaningful and engaging dialogue with local iwi and marae and fund projects where there are partnered outcomes.
Collaborate and engage in an MOU with ward councillors to ensure voices and issues are heard and acted upon.
Actively encourage greater engagement with a more representative cross section of residents, particularly young people, migrant groups and iwi.
Support a review by the Local Government Commission of the size and role of council and devolve further powers and funding to local boards.
Work collaboratively with iwi particularly on environmental issues.
Build on public engagement improvements already started to improve the board's accessibility and responsiveness to the community.
Build on the relationships initiated with iwi to better align on projects of interest to the community, including environment.
Improve and develop relationships with people not regularly heard from, including youth, Māori and Asian communities.
Allocate funds to local climate resilience projects, coastal restoration, green infrastructure and community facilities renewable energy.
Build on public engagement improvements that have already started to improve the board's accessibility and responsiveness to the community.
Collaborate closely with mana whenua on parks, waterbody restoration, marae-based education and public art and ensure Treaty based governance.
Improve the board’s public engagement by front-footing key community issues.
Foster a meaningful and engaging dialogue with local iwi and marae and fund projects where there are partnered outcomes.
Collaborate and engage in an MOU with ward councillors to ensure voices and issues are heard and acted upon.
Actively encourage greater engagement with a more representative cross section of residents, particularly young people, migrant groups and iwi.
Support a review by the Local Government Commission of the size and role of council and devolve further powers and funding to local boards.
Work collaboratively with iwi particularly on environmental issues.
Build on public engagement improvements already started to improve the board's accessibility and responsiveness to the community.
Build on the relationships initiated with iwi to better align on projects of interest to the community, including environment.
Improve and develop relationships with people not regularly heard from, including youth, Māori and Asian communities.
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