Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board
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.
Review council structures to ensure they are efficient, effective and cost-conscious and be transparent by reporting this to the community.
Strengthen partnership with mana whenua by upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in decision-making.
Better engage ethnic communities and celebrate and keep hold of cultural diversity.
Improve current council community engagement methods and policies.
Make local board services and meetings more accessible to the community.
Promote civic education and education around what local government does and how it impacts communities and enable more voices to be heard.
Open local board office to encourage accessibility and engaging discussion from those who are most involved in the outcomes and opportunities.
Resource manawhenua to participate at a local level in Mangere Otahuhu.
Utilise local networks as a basis to engage council staff and increase local engagement and voice.
Review council structures to ensure they are efficient, effective and cost-conscious and be transparent by reporting this to the community.
Strengthen partnership with mana whenua by upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in decision-making.
Better engage ethnic communities and celebrate and keep hold of cultural diversity.
Improve current council community engagement methods and policies.
Make local board services and meetings more accessible to the community.
Promote civic education and education around what local government does and how it impacts communities and enable more voices to be heard.
Open local board office to encourage accessibility and engaging discussion from those who are most involved in the outcomes and opportunities.
Resource manawhenua to participate at a local level in Mangere Otahuhu.
Utilise local networks as a basis to engage council staff and increase local engagement and voice.
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