Selwyn 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.
Ensure consultations use multiple channels, broad access and ample time and base council decisions on residents' feedback.
Give everyone a real say with focused surveys and honest discussions. See my social media for links to survey and Discord.
Review councillor roles and council size regularly, balancing efficient governance with strong community links and transparent operations.
Ensure council consultation is genuine, not box ticking, and decisions are transparent.
Ensure wards are properly represented, avoiding councillors regularly abstaining from important votes due to conflicts of interest.
Propose policy barring councillors voting on establishment of a new entity, such as a water CCO, from positions within that entity for three years.
Bring back community boards with mandates and budgets to create better communication between the council and the community.
Provide clearer council consultations that do not have predetermined outcomes and listen respectfully to submitters with community-centric decision making.
Ensure councillors regularly meet with the community in person and through residents association meetings and focus councillors on council work.
Actively encourage ethnic community groups to take part in public forums during council meetings.
Restore free speech in public forums during council meetings by scrapping current gagging rules.
Train and promote staff to strengthen council’s long-term capability to reduce reliance on external consultants.
Establish quarterly library town halls with budget displays and participatory budgeting tools so residents can understand council better.
Expand youth council initiatives by forming a Springs Ward youth advisory panel that meets quarterly with councillors to co-develop policies.
Improve council performance by reviewing KPIs, conducting staff satisfaction surveys and delivering targeted training to enhance service.
Advocate strongly for the Kā Puna Springs ward, ensuring the community's needs are understood and heard at the council table.
Be accessible and listen to all age groups, ethnicities and interests, and support continued iwi representation at the council table.
Ensure transparency, careful cost assessment, operational rigour and genuine consultation so ratepayers see real value for their money.
Ensure consultations use multiple channels, broad access and ample time and base council decisions on residents' feedback.
Give everyone a real say with focused surveys and honest discussions. See my social media for links to survey and Discord.
Review councillor roles and council size regularly, balancing efficient governance with strong community links and transparent operations.
Ensure council consultation is genuine, not box ticking, and decisions are transparent.
Ensure wards are properly represented, avoiding councillors regularly abstaining from important votes due to conflicts of interest.
Propose policy barring councillors voting on establishment of a new entity, such as a water CCO, from positions within that entity for three years.
Bring back community boards with mandates and budgets to create better communication between the council and the community.
Provide clearer council consultations that do not have predetermined outcomes and listen respectfully to submitters with community-centric decision making.
Ensure councillors regularly meet with the community in person and through residents association meetings and focus councillors on council work.
Actively encourage ethnic community groups to take part in public forums during council meetings.
Restore free speech in public forums during council meetings by scrapping current gagging rules.
Train and promote staff to strengthen council’s long-term capability to reduce reliance on external consultants.
Establish quarterly library town halls with budget displays and participatory budgeting tools so residents can understand council better.
Expand youth council initiatives by forming a Springs Ward youth advisory panel that meets quarterly with councillors to co-develop policies.
Improve council performance by reviewing KPIs, conducting staff satisfaction surveys and delivering targeted training to enhance service.
Advocate strongly for the Kā Puna Springs ward, ensuring the community's needs are understood and heard at the council table.
Be accessible and listen to all age groups, ethnicities and interests, and support continued iwi representation at the council table.
Ensure transparency, careful cost assessment, operational rigour and genuine consultation so ratepayers see real value for their money.
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