Napier City 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.
Explore different ways to improve two-way engagement across different communities by listening first.
Improve council staff morale to retain good staff and maintain high output.
Support working with other partners, including other councils, government agencies and community groups, to benefit the community.
Advocate for public council documents to be worded clearly and simply so they can be understood by speakers of other languages.
Door-knock when appropriate to stay in touch with what the public thinks on certain issues.
Support Māori wards for Napier City Council and vote yes to retain Māori wards in the upcoming referendum.
Conduct thorough review of council manpower and output against the provision of core services to the community.
Ensure engagement with Māori meets legal requirements and avoid overreach, bias or favouritism beyond what the law requires.
Improve public trust in council by implementing greater transparency and community involvement.
Deliver reforms that prioritise accountability, financial prudence and resident voice, not bureaucracy or empire-building.
Strengthen Māori voice while backing co-design approaches that deliver practical outcomes for whānau and the wider city for all.
Strengthen trust by using citizens' assemblies, ward clinics and plain-language updates to enhance how residents shape decisions.
Explore different ways to improve two-way engagement across different communities by listening first.
Improve council staff morale to retain good staff and maintain high output.
Support working with other partners, including other councils, government agencies and community groups, to benefit the community.
Advocate for public council documents to be worded clearly and simply so they can be understood by speakers of other languages.
Door-knock when appropriate to stay in touch with what the public thinks on certain issues.
Support Māori wards for Napier City Council and vote yes to retain Māori wards in the upcoming referendum.
Conduct thorough review of council manpower and output against the provision of core services to the community.
Ensure engagement with Māori meets legal requirements and avoid overreach, bias or favouritism beyond what the law requires.
Improve public trust in council by implementing greater transparency and community involvement.
Deliver reforms that prioritise accountability, financial prudence and resident voice, not bureaucracy or empire-building.
Strengthen Māori voice while backing co-design approaches that deliver practical outcomes for whānau and the wider city for all.
Strengthen trust by using citizens' assemblies, ward clinics and plain-language updates to enhance how residents shape decisions.
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