Marlborough 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.
Allow engagement with all diverse ethnic groups, age groups and iwi to ensure that all groups within the community are represented.
Encourage engagement with community forums such as the Sounds Advisory Group, the Picton Regional Forum and community associations.
Stay strongly Marlborough and resist the push to be part of Nelson and Tasman. Retain identity as proud Malburians.
Ensure council decisions reflect community voices through regular, inclusive engagement and clear communication.
Keep council responsive and accountable by listening to communities and acting on feedback for ongoing improvement.
Track satisfaction and service performance and use community input to guide improvements that matter most to Marlborough residents.
End race-based policies across local government and treat every resident equally and fairly.
Oppose voting rights for unelected iwi representatives and keep decisions with elected councillors.
Uphold free speech in council venues so lawful community groups can access them without bias.
Ensure that council policies are effectively implemented.
Ensure that council staff are supported to deliver excellence.
Support a Māori ward for as long as tangata whenua require it.
Change planning approach to focus on value not cost.
Develop a community engagement program to inform and proactively seek involvement early in issues that affect the local constituency.
Streamline planning and reporting processes to reduce the amount of paper generated by 25% and improve strategic planning and critical thinking.
Allow engagement with all diverse ethnic groups, age groups and iwi to ensure that all groups within the community are represented.
Encourage engagement with community forums such as the Sounds Advisory Group, the Picton Regional Forum and community associations.
Stay strongly Marlborough and resist the push to be part of Nelson and Tasman. Retain identity as proud Malburians.
Ensure council decisions reflect community voices through regular, inclusive engagement and clear communication.
Keep council responsive and accountable by listening to communities and acting on feedback for ongoing improvement.
Track satisfaction and service performance and use community input to guide improvements that matter most to Marlborough residents.
End race-based policies across local government and treat every resident equally and fairly.
Oppose voting rights for unelected iwi representatives and keep decisions with elected councillors.
Uphold free speech in council venues so lawful community groups can access them without bias.
Ensure that council policies are effectively implemented.
Ensure that council staff are supported to deliver excellence.
Support a Māori ward for as long as tangata whenua require it.
Change planning approach to focus on value not cost.
Develop a community engagement program to inform and proactively seek involvement early in issues that affect the local constituency.
Streamline planning and reporting processes to reduce the amount of paper generated by 25% and improve strategic planning and critical thinking.
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