Kāpiti Coast 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.
Entrench Māori wards as a permanent part of local body representation to guarantee elected Māori representation at council tables.
Embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga Māori into all council policies, processes and procedures and take council meetings to marae and community.
Encourage participation and engagement at all levels including community boards and include a kaupapa Māori item on community board agendas.
Keep the Māori ward as it offers a partnership interface with Kāpiti Coast District Council that complements Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti for Māori consultation.
Encourage more community engagement with community boards to participate in decisions.
Start a survey to find out how Māori community in the Kāpiti Coast is coping with the rising cost of living.
Embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga Māori in council decisions, processes and meetings.
Guarantee a Living Wage for all council employees.
Hold regular hui and town-hall meetings across the district, including smaller communities often left out.
Identify and review the structures and processes of council.
Implement a public engagement and education strategy aimed at Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the role of councils and Māori representation.
Implement a review on the role and size of council.
Entrench Māori wards as a permanent part of local body representation to guarantee elected Māori representation at council tables.
Embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga Māori into all council policies, processes and procedures and take council meetings to marae and community.
Encourage participation and engagement at all levels including community boards and include a kaupapa Māori item on community board agendas.
Keep the Māori ward as it offers a partnership interface with Kāpiti Coast District Council that complements Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti for Māori consultation.
Encourage more community engagement with community boards to participate in decisions.
Start a survey to find out how Māori community in the Kāpiti Coast is coping with the rising cost of living.
Embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga Māori in council decisions, processes and meetings.
Guarantee a Living Wage for all council employees.
Hold regular hui and town-hall meetings across the district, including smaller communities often left out.
Identify and review the structures and processes of council.
Implement a public engagement and education strategy aimed at Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the role of councils and Māori representation.
Implement a review on the role and size of council.
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