Upper Harbour 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.
Bring consultations directly to existing communities, including cultural groups, schools and churches, to make it easier to give feedback.
Engage specifically with groups that are less represented in existing processes and voting, including Māori and other ethnic communities.
Establish after-hour community meetings with a casual tone, allowing people who are busy during work hours to give feedback as well.
Advocate for open workshops and continuation of these. Make information available to all elected members and end holding Chairs Forum.
Be the voice of all Upper Harbour residents whether they are in Albany, Schnapper Rock, Unsworth, Whenuapai, Hobsonville or Scott Point.
Seek community views and feedback about projects and activities funded at formal consultations and events.
Encourage honesty and promote regular, active participation in local democracy by as wide a group of residents and stakeholders as possible.
Listen to diverse views and ideas from residents, stakeholders and experts before making decisions to support the best decisions possible.
Work collaboratively, not competitively, with other elected representatives and stakeholders for the benefit of Upper Harbour communities.
Ensure all residents and ratepayers have meaningful representation and input.
Make council decisions transparent and accessible and introduce subdivisions to ensure more accountable local representatives.
Reform council size and roles for efficiency and improve internal operations and ensure local democracy reflects all voices including council staff.
Advocate for meaningful partnership with mana whenua by regular engagement, protecting taonga and honouring Te Tiriti.
Champion the ethnic peoples' plan so ethnic communities are engaged, represented and supported in local decision-making.
Support better public engagement and council operations that ensure transparency, responsiveness and accountability.
Figure out a way of engaging the community so that everyone feels they have a voice and is enabled to have a say.
Reduce the number of local boards but give them more empowerment. Twenty-one local boards and the governing body is too much governance.
Set up representative panels to discuss in-depth community views on various council issues. Too much consultation leads to people turning off.
Deliver better, safer and more frequent public transport for the Upper Harbour Local Board area.
Provide simple and user-friendly versions of council decisions, including on social media channels.
Use online tools and ensure that young people, seniors and ethnic communities all get a chance to contribute.
Co-design initiatives with the Upper Harbour Ethnic Advisory Circle to ensure diverse communities are celebrated and represented.
Partner directly with iwi, hapū and marae to co-design initiatives that reflect their aspirations and needs.
Ensure clear, jargon-free communications and develop channels to reach all residents and enable participation.
Bring consultations directly to existing communities, including cultural groups, schools and churches, to make it easier to give feedback.
Engage specifically with groups that are less represented in existing processes and voting, including Māori and other ethnic communities.
Establish after-hour community meetings with a casual tone, allowing people who are busy during work hours to give feedback as well.
Advocate for open workshops and continuation of these. Make information available to all elected members and end holding Chairs Forum.
Be the voice of all Upper Harbour residents whether they are in Albany, Schnapper Rock, Unsworth, Whenuapai, Hobsonville or Scott Point.
Seek community views and feedback about projects and activities funded at formal consultations and events.
Encourage honesty and promote regular, active participation in local democracy by as wide a group of residents and stakeholders as possible.
Listen to diverse views and ideas from residents, stakeholders and experts before making decisions to support the best decisions possible.
Work collaboratively, not competitively, with other elected representatives and stakeholders for the benefit of Upper Harbour communities.
Ensure all residents and ratepayers have meaningful representation and input.
Make council decisions transparent and accessible and introduce subdivisions to ensure more accountable local representatives.
Reform council size and roles for efficiency and improve internal operations and ensure local democracy reflects all voices including council staff.
Advocate for meaningful partnership with mana whenua by regular engagement, protecting taonga and honouring Te Tiriti.
Champion the ethnic peoples' plan so ethnic communities are engaged, represented and supported in local decision-making.
Support better public engagement and council operations that ensure transparency, responsiveness and accountability.
Figure out a way of engaging the community so that everyone feels they have a voice and is enabled to have a say.
Reduce the number of local boards but give them more empowerment. Twenty-one local boards and the governing body is too much governance.
Set up representative panels to discuss in-depth community views on various council issues. Too much consultation leads to people turning off.
Deliver better, safer and more frequent public transport for the Upper Harbour Local Board area.
Provide simple and user-friendly versions of council decisions, including on social media channels.
Use online tools and ensure that young people, seniors and ethnic communities all get a chance to contribute.
Co-design initiatives with the Upper Harbour Ethnic Advisory Circle to ensure diverse communities are celebrated and represented.
Partner directly with iwi, hapū and marae to co-design initiatives that reflect their aspirations and needs.
Ensure clear, jargon-free communications and develop channels to reach all residents and enable participation.
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