Taranaki 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.
Ensure consultation on plans is widespread and includes all interested parties.
Improve engagement with Māori.
Ensure council meetings are accessible and transparent and promote youth engagement in local governance.
Ensure decisions reflect community priorities.
Help strengthen iwi and community input in council decisions and support Māori wards and inclusive representation.
Adopt and strengthen recommendations of the council conduct review report approved on 5 August 2025.
Increase public confidence in the council by increasing transparency around council actions and standing orders.
Engage openly with all sectors and communities through clear communication, regular consultation and accessible decision-making processes.
Strengthen partnerships with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations and ensure their views are incorporated into regional council plans and policies.
Improve transparency and accountability by making council meetings, operations and performance easier for the public to understand and follow.
Ensure consultation on plans is widespread and includes all interested parties.
Improve engagement with Māori.
Ensure council meetings are accessible and transparent and promote youth engagement in local governance.
Ensure decisions reflect community priorities.
Help strengthen iwi and community input in council decisions and support Māori wards and inclusive representation.
Adopt and strengthen recommendations of the council conduct review report approved on 5 August 2025.
Increase public confidence in the council by increasing transparency around council actions and standing orders.
Engage openly with all sectors and communities through clear communication, regular consultation and accessible decision-making processes.
Strengthen partnerships with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations and ensure their views are incorporated into regional council plans and policies.
Improve transparency and accountability by making council meetings, operations and performance easier for the public to understand and follow.
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