Kaikōura 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.
Engage with the public more regularly and hear their views beyond meetings.
Kōrero with the Māori representative to keep culture and community more together.
Establish a youth voice section within the monthly council newsletters.
Increase transparency by ensuring all council operations and decision-making processes are open, accessible and easily understood.
Develop systems to explain what council is doing in terms that are easily understood and to gather any issues people have.
Engage with the public more regularly and hear their views beyond meetings.
Kōrero with the Māori representative to keep culture and community more together.
Establish a youth voice section within the monthly council newsletters.
Increase transparency by ensuring all council operations and decision-making processes are open, accessible and easily understood.
Develop systems to explain what council is doing in terms that are easily understood and to gather any issues people have.
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