Maungakiekie-Tāmaki 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.
Engage with the local community to understand views, ensuring decision making reflects diverse communities' wants and needs.
Promote responsible spending of local board funds, ensuring money is spent on the areas most important for the community.
Work to strengthen the local board's relationship with Māori, ensuring that Māori are actively involved in local decision making.
Acknowledge that the local board no longer meets here or properly engages. Embrace our strong iwi and all ethnicities as is traditional.
Make council reforms to address its internal work being out of touch when Tāmaki sees it, broken promises and secret meetings learnt of.
Place local council employees in Tamaki to allow speaking with them across the board about their duties and solving problems.
Engage and survey ethnic communities to ensure inclusion of spaces and meet quarterly to listen to views and issues arising for them.
Engage regularly with mana whenua and Ruapotaka Marae to understand responsibilities as Tiriti partners. Ensure Māori are represented fairly.
Start monthly surveys to get residents' feedback on council services and ensure accountability with the community to uphold their best interests.
Commit the local board to work on strengthening relationships with all sectors of the community rather than at times fostering division.
Establish a community groups network where the local board is present and more accessible to the community that they serve.
Return local board meetings to Panmure to improve public access and engagement.
Engage with the local community to understand views, ensuring decision making reflects diverse communities' wants and needs.
Promote responsible spending of local board funds, ensuring money is spent on the areas most important for the community.
Work to strengthen the local board's relationship with Māori, ensuring that Māori are actively involved in local decision making.
Acknowledge that the local board no longer meets here or properly engages. Embrace our strong iwi and all ethnicities as is traditional.
Make council reforms to address its internal work being out of touch when Tāmaki sees it, broken promises and secret meetings learnt of.
Place local council employees in Tamaki to allow speaking with them across the board about their duties and solving problems.
Engage and survey ethnic communities to ensure inclusion of spaces and meet quarterly to listen to views and issues arising for them.
Engage regularly with mana whenua and Ruapotaka Marae to understand responsibilities as Tiriti partners. Ensure Māori are represented fairly.
Start monthly surveys to get residents' feedback on council services and ensure accountability with the community to uphold their best interests.
Commit the local board to work on strengthening relationships with all sectors of the community rather than at times fostering division.
Establish a community groups network where the local board is present and more accessible to the community that they serve.
Return local board meetings to Panmure to improve public access and engagement.
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