Otago Regional 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.
Use well-informed citizens assemblies (sortition) to decide how to deal with key challenges such as climate change.
Continue to improve council feedback to the community with an emphasis on openness and transparency.
Become a living wage employer for council staff and use only contractors who pay living wage.
Continue to develop and support Māori involvement in ORC committees, respecting cultural practices and seeking consultation when needed.
Hold ORC responsible to deliver effective planning, financial management, reporting, accountability and transparency.
Represent the diverse interests and views of the region with respect, encouraging community engagement and non-regulatory outcomes.
Build strong partnerships with mana whenua and stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for Otago.
Keep community at the heart of all council work, guiding both staff actions and councillor decisions.
Support smarter ways of working in local government while keeping local community voice strong and scale sufficient to be efficient.
Keep community at the heart of all council work, guiding both staff actions and councillor decisions.
Support smarter ways of working in local government while keeping local community voice strong and scale sufficient to be efficient.
Build strong partnerships with mana whenua and stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for Otago.
Continue to support Māori representation on council and strengthen existing relationships.
Introduce four-day weeks or other innovative ways of working, such as two three-day weeks, for employees.
Propose local government reform into fewer, larger entities.
Continue to increase the accessibility and transparency of council, meeting people where they are in all corners of our communities.
Ensure council's Māori engagement policy (He Mahi Rau Rika) is observed and mana whenua are an active part of the decision-making process.
Explore options for a youth rōpū and a bus users liaison group.
Build stronger partnership with mana whenua to make the best possible decisions for Otago's environment.
Explore better ways to engage with the community, such as meeting people where they are rather than expecting them to come to us.
Keep all council meetings open to the public unless there is a very good reason not to.
Honour Te Tiriti.
Implement living wage across all council staff and contractors.
Implement Te Tiriti based citizens assemblies to allow residents randomly selected to hear from experts and come up with solutions.
Use well-informed citizens assemblies (sortition) to decide how to deal with key challenges such as climate change.
Continue to improve council feedback to the community with an emphasis on openness and transparency.
Become a living wage employer for council staff and use only contractors who pay living wage.
Continue to develop and support Māori involvement in ORC committees, respecting cultural practices and seeking consultation when needed.
Hold ORC responsible to deliver effective planning, financial management, reporting, accountability and transparency.
Represent the diverse interests and views of the region with respect, encouraging community engagement and non-regulatory outcomes.
Build strong partnerships with mana whenua and stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for Otago.
Keep community at the heart of all council work, guiding both staff actions and councillor decisions.
Support smarter ways of working in local government while keeping local community voice strong and scale sufficient to be efficient.
Keep community at the heart of all council work, guiding both staff actions and councillor decisions.
Support smarter ways of working in local government while keeping local community voice strong and scale sufficient to be efficient.
Build strong partnerships with mana whenua and stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for Otago.
Continue to support Māori representation on council and strengthen existing relationships.
Introduce four-day weeks or other innovative ways of working, such as two three-day weeks, for employees.
Propose local government reform into fewer, larger entities.
Continue to increase the accessibility and transparency of council, meeting people where they are in all corners of our communities.
Ensure council's Māori engagement policy (He Mahi Rau Rika) is observed and mana whenua are an active part of the decision-making process.
Explore options for a youth rōpū and a bus users liaison group.
Build stronger partnership with mana whenua to make the best possible decisions for Otago's environment.
Explore better ways to engage with the community, such as meeting people where they are rather than expecting them to come to us.
Keep all council meetings open to the public unless there is a very good reason not to.
Honour Te Tiriti.
Implement living wage across all council staff and contractors.
Implement Te Tiriti based citizens assemblies to allow residents randomly selected to hear from experts and come up with solutions.
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