Invercargill City Council

Continue to support council's current fair wage policy including impaired community members.

Implement an inclusive communication plan for all public consultation and engagement with ratepayers and residents to build back trust.

Maintain iwi and Pasifika engagement so all voices in the community are heard.

Be always available as a councillor for open debate about any subject, respecting each others' views.

Establish a good relationship with all cultures from different countries, not just iwi.

Investigate the council amalgamation process and develop a sound plan.

Require elected members to interact regularly with diverse communities to ensure an authentic community voice is represented on council.

Engage openly with residents, Māori and other ethnic communities so all voices shape council decisions and priorities.

Ensure council size, role and operations are transparent, efficient and focused on delivering for the community.

Support fair wages, good conditions and strong performance from staff so services are reliable and community-focused.

Ensure Waihopai and Awarua Rūnaka still prefer the current representation model over a Māori ward.

Participate openly in discussions around reorganisation, provided actual costs of change are highlighted rather than just savings.

Reset expectations around public engagement so people feel valued for taking part, even if their suggestions are not the final outcome.

Advertise better what is being consulted on and make clear that public feedback is heard and considered in decision making.

Further consider the proposed southern council merger, seeking the best result for ratepayers, value for money and fair representation.

Make clear to the CEO and operations the need to cut waste and find savings, improving efficiency and service from staff.

Support discussion on a Southland unitary to test if it is the right fit for Invercargill's future.

Strengthen relationships with neighbouring councils, iwi, stakeholders and the business community to deliver shared solutions for Southland.

Increase transparency with clear, easy-to-follow updates on decisions and spending to rebuild trust and pride.

Build a good education program relating to local democracy issues.

Focus on greater communication and consultation with the community on local democracy issues.

Support anyone in need of support regarding local democracy issues.

Implement a structure of six ward councillors and six council-wide councillors with representational review due in 2028.

Maintain mana whenua representation on the council and with local iwi.

Review all council structures including council staff, without cutting staff but with possible redeployment.

Ensure that Invercargill City Council remains a fair employer offering at least the living wage.

Maintain current Māori representation and engagement policies.

Provide ratepayers with improved information in the form of cost benefit analyses of proposed council investments.