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 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.
Introduce more opportunities for council and community forums to enable wider discussion around issues.
Pursue the introduction of deliberative and participatory democracy processes where appropriate and investigate citizen assemblies.
Retain the Māori Ward or find an alternative if the referendum is lost.
Introduce more opportunities for council and community forums to enable wider discussion around issues.
Pursue the introduction of deliberative and participatory democracy processes where appropriate and investigate citizen assemblies.
Retain the Māori Ward or find an alternative if the referendum is lost.
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