Palmerston North 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.
Shift engagement from token consultation to community-based engagement with kanohi ki te kanohi through face-to-face engagement.
Make council decisions accessible to the public by increasing transparency and using plain language and summaries on social media and website.
Ensure the voices of all communities, especially underrepresented groups, are heard and reflected in council processes and decisions.
Shift engagement from token consultation to community-based engagement with kanohi ki te kanohi through face-to-face engagement.
Make council decisions accessible to the public by increasing transparency and using plain language and summaries on social media and website.
Ensure the voices of all communities, especially underrepresented groups, are heard and reflected in council processes and decisions.
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