New Plymouth 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.
Enhance engagement with all community groups, including Māori and iwi, to ensure council decisions reflect diverse local perspectives.
Hold regular community hui and online consultations to hear residents' views and improve council transparency.
Review council operations to improve efficiency while maintaining high service standards.
Engage publicly and with Māori to stop any further attacks on current democracy, including the Treaty of Waitangi and ethnic communities.
Govern wages and conditions by contractual agreements determined by their unions.
Review the internal operation of the council to determine outcomes and assess if financial needs and requirements are being met.
Prioritise community control and protect the rights of individuals and property owners in local decision-making.
Encourage every voice to count, support four-year terms, reduce election fatigue and encourage involvement of under-represented communities.
Protect localism by keeping local government local and not centralised and advocate for local decisions in the smaller communities.
Restore public trust, strengthen civic engagement, protect local autonomy of assets and resources, and ensure transparent decision making.
Enhance engagement with all community groups, including Māori and iwi, to ensure council decisions reflect diverse local perspectives.
Hold regular community hui and online consultations to hear residents' views and improve council transparency.
Review council operations to improve efficiency while maintaining high service standards.
Engage publicly and with Māori to stop any further attacks on current democracy, including the Treaty of Waitangi and ethnic communities.
Govern wages and conditions by contractual agreements determined by their unions.
Review the internal operation of the council to determine outcomes and assess if financial needs and requirements are being met.
Prioritise community control and protect the rights of individuals and property owners in local decision-making.
Encourage every voice to count, support four-year terms, reduce election fatigue and encourage involvement of under-represented communities.
Protect localism by keeping local government local and not centralised and advocate for local decisions in the smaller communities.
Restore public trust, strengthen civic engagement, protect local autonomy of assets and resources, and ensure transparent decision making.
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