Papakura Local Board
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.
Ensure council meetings, documents, and online platforms are accessible to all with full transparency and accountability in all decisions.
Listen to residents and vote with community feedback, not against it.
Strengthen engagement with local groups to prevent missed opportunities.
Back Ara Kōtui to ensure southern iwi voices shape local decisions.
Ensure council meetings, documents and online platforms are accessible to all.
Strengthen engagement with local groups to prevent missed opportunities.
End race-based policies across local government by treating every resident equally and fairly.
Oppose voting rights for unelected iwi representatives as decisions must rest with elected councillors.
Uphold free speech in council venues so lawful community groups can access them without bias.
Back Ara Kōtui to ensure southern iwi voices shape local decisions. Advocate strongly to secure fair regional and central funding.
Listen to residents and vote with community feedback, not against it. Increase board transparency and accountability in all decisions.
Strengthen engagement with local groups to secure opportunities. Ensure council meetings, documents, and online platforms are accessible to all.
Encourage the Papakura community to more public engagement, not only to meet local members but also to contribute solutions.
Get Māori inputs for Māori outcomes by direct liaison and agreement.
Get the local Papakura board to work hard to actively pursue community needs and to prioritise them over wants.
Advocate strongly to secure fair regional and central funding.
Back Ara Kōtui to ensure southern iwi voices shape local decisions.
Strengthen engagement with local groups to prevent missed opportunities.
Work with clubs, schools, youth programmes and sporting bodies so that every child can play sport and engage creatively in the arts.
Consult with local mana whenua to reach consensus and help address the needs and aspirations of local tangata whenua from all iwi.
Host community events termly to engage the community with local talent, youth and provide platforms for local organisation support.
Back Ara Kōtui to ensure southern iwi voices shape local decisions.
Strengthen engagement with local groups to prevent missed opportunities.
Ensure council meetings, documents and online platforms are accessible to all.
Ensure council meetings, documents, and online platforms are accessible to all with full transparency and accountability in all decisions.
Listen to residents and vote with community feedback, not against it.
Strengthen engagement with local groups to prevent missed opportunities.
Back Ara Kōtui to ensure southern iwi voices shape local decisions.
Ensure council meetings, documents and online platforms are accessible to all.
Strengthen engagement with local groups to prevent missed opportunities.
End race-based policies across local government by treating every resident equally and fairly.
Oppose voting rights for unelected iwi representatives as decisions must rest with elected councillors.
Uphold free speech in council venues so lawful community groups can access them without bias.
Back Ara Kōtui to ensure southern iwi voices shape local decisions. Advocate strongly to secure fair regional and central funding.
Listen to residents and vote with community feedback, not against it. Increase board transparency and accountability in all decisions.
Strengthen engagement with local groups to secure opportunities. Ensure council meetings, documents, and online platforms are accessible to all.
Encourage the Papakura community to more public engagement, not only to meet local members but also to contribute solutions.
Get Māori inputs for Māori outcomes by direct liaison and agreement.
Get the local Papakura board to work hard to actively pursue community needs and to prioritise them over wants.
Advocate strongly to secure fair regional and central funding.
Back Ara Kōtui to ensure southern iwi voices shape local decisions.
Strengthen engagement with local groups to prevent missed opportunities.
Work with clubs, schools, youth programmes and sporting bodies so that every child can play sport and engage creatively in the arts.
Consult with local mana whenua to reach consensus and help address the needs and aspirations of local tangata whenua from all iwi.
Host community events termly to engage the community with local talent, youth and provide platforms for local organisation support.
Back Ara Kōtui to ensure southern iwi voices shape local decisions.
Strengthen engagement with local groups to prevent missed opportunities.
Ensure council meetings, documents and online platforms are accessible to all.
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