Horowhenua 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.
Focus more on personal working at what contractors are now doing rather than pen pushers in office, with far fewer consultants.
Prohibit closed council meetings.
Build a healthier council culture, treat staff fairly and change from top down with councillors and leader pay matching community values and economy.
Strengthen and support Māori, youth, ethnic and migrant representation with transparent costs and benefits and effective and accountable representation.
Work to increase public engagement through transparent updates, simple language, face-to-face meetings and online opportunities.
Advocate for a representation review to right size the Council table, especially once local waters changes are implemented.
Implement live-streaming of Council meetings at Council public libraries and within the Council offices.
Review council's representation model, including number of elected members, ward structure and community boards, to ensure fair, effective governance.
Start councillor-led weekly video updates with short informal videos summarising council decisions, upcoming events or community issues.
Provide transparent financial reporting and updates to the community on council's financial performance and initiatives.
Focus more on personal working at what contractors are now doing rather than pen pushers in office, with far fewer consultants.
Prohibit closed council meetings.
Build a healthier council culture, treat staff fairly and change from top down with councillors and leader pay matching community values and economy.
Strengthen and support Māori, youth, ethnic and migrant representation with transparent costs and benefits and effective and accountable representation.
Work to increase public engagement through transparent updates, simple language, face-to-face meetings and online opportunities.
Advocate for a representation review to right size the Council table, especially once local waters changes are implemented.
Implement live-streaming of Council meetings at Council public libraries and within the Council offices.
Review council's representation model, including number of elected members, ward structure and community boards, to ensure fair, effective governance.
Start councillor-led weekly video updates with short informal videos summarising council decisions, upcoming events or community issues.
Provide transparent financial reporting and updates to the community on council's financial performance and initiatives.
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