Mayor of Tararua
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.
Assess what the council could stop with community input to reduce costs, ask where involvement is needed and explore all available options.
Commit to engaging with the community on current communication, including what works, what does not and how they want to be informed and involved.
Embrace technology and the savings it offers by focusing on smart use that helps reduce costs and deliver better value for ratepayers.
Go to any location in Tararua to meet at private residences or businesses to discuss any issue to be as accessible as possible.
Review costs and expenses and reduce spending, especially when technology can replace flying or driving to meetings.
Use Facebook as a platform for people to directly engage on any topic or policy under review or new ideas.
Initiate a school-based youth council to feed youth opinion into the council to assist with future planning.
Rebuild lost confidence in the council by seeking greater public input and not having predetermined outcomes before consulting.
Support Māori wards to ensure our largest minority gets representation and increase the diversity of those present at the council table.
Improve community engagement by listening actively, consulting widely, and involving people in decisions to rebuild trust in council.
Empower local voices by strengthening community boards and committees so local perspectives directly shape decisions.
Enhance council transparency by ensuring open reporting, clear processes and strong governance to make council accountable and effective.
Assess what the council could stop with community input to reduce costs, ask where involvement is needed and explore all available options.
Commit to engaging with the community on current communication, including what works, what does not and how they want to be informed and involved.
Embrace technology and the savings it offers by focusing on smart use that helps reduce costs and deliver better value for ratepayers.
Go to any location in Tararua to meet at private residences or businesses to discuss any issue to be as accessible as possible.
Review costs and expenses and reduce spending, especially when technology can replace flying or driving to meetings.
Use Facebook as a platform for people to directly engage on any topic or policy under review or new ideas.
Initiate a school-based youth council to feed youth opinion into the council to assist with future planning.
Rebuild lost confidence in the council by seeking greater public input and not having predetermined outcomes before consulting.
Support Māori wards to ensure our largest minority gets representation and increase the diversity of those present at the council table.
Improve community engagement by listening actively, consulting widely, and involving people in decisions to rebuild trust in council.
Empower local voices by strengthening community boards and committees so local perspectives directly shape decisions.
Enhance council transparency by ensuring open reporting, clear processes and strong governance to make council accountable and effective.
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