Horizons Regional 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.
Establish advisory panels or working groups made up of underrepresented community group leaders to inform council decisions.
Identify gaps where ethnic communities' needs are underrepresented, including transport access, climate resilience and emergency preparedness.
Support the continuation of Māori constituencies and positive relationships with iwi and hapū across the region.
Improve Horizons website to be much more user friendly.
Move Horizons council meetings to other parts of the region outside of Palmerston North on a regular basis.
Promote rationalisation and sharing of resources between local and regional councils.
Establish advisory panels or working groups made up of underrepresented community group leaders to inform council decisions.
Identify gaps where ethnic communities' needs are underrepresented, including transport access, climate resilience and emergency preparedness.
Support the continuation of Māori constituencies and positive relationships with iwi and hapū across the region.
Improve Horizons website to be much more user friendly.
Move Horizons council meetings to other parts of the region outside of Palmerston North on a regular basis.
Promote rationalisation and sharing of resources between local and regional councils.
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