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.
Reduce rates, noting Otago's regional rates have risen on average 20% per year for six years running and ORC's staff numbers increased from 170 to 355 full-time equivalents.
Reform Otago Regional Council's structure to ensure those working and those with families can serve as governors, addressing current practical exclusion.
Address public disengagement caused by lack of trust that the council listens by reforming local participation as an essential priority.
Assess engagement techniques to ensure voice of busy farming community is heard, including walking up that driveway and chatting over a cup of coffee.
Continue to strengthen partnerships with tangata whenua to ensure health of people and whenua are at the core of decision making.
Create campfire consultation where structured, box ticking facilitation is out and free flowing discussion and debate is back in.
Engage genuinely and proactively with all sectors of the community.
Grow quality and depth of relationship with iwi.
Improve communication with and between communities and to central government.
Reduce rates, noting Otago's regional rates have risen on average 20% per year for six years running and ORC's staff numbers increased from 170 to 355 full-time equivalents.
Reform Otago Regional Council's structure to ensure those working and those with families can serve as governors, addressing current practical exclusion.
Address public disengagement caused by lack of trust that the council listens by reforming local participation as an essential priority.
Assess engagement techniques to ensure voice of busy farming community is heard, including walking up that driveway and chatting over a cup of coffee.
Continue to strengthen partnerships with tangata whenua to ensure health of people and whenua are at the core of decision making.
Create campfire consultation where structured, box ticking facilitation is out and free flowing discussion and debate is back in.
Engage genuinely and proactively with all sectors of the community.
Grow quality and depth of relationship with iwi.
Improve communication with and between communities and to central government.
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