Mayor of Upper Hutt
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.
Establish focus groups of community leaders, businesses, developers, youth, schools and ethnic groups to provide input to policy development.
Host pop-up engagement sessions in town halls, the mall, libraries, markets and sports events to go beyond the council chambers.
Support the current partnership with Hikoikoi Management Limited, Wellington Tenths Trust and Palmerston North Māori Reserve Trust.
Drive innovation in the way that council engages with residents to ensure that the voices and needs of all people are heard in decisions.
Establish a youth council to ensure the voices of young people are heard and to foster the leaders of tomorrow.
Lead an open and transparent council team that operates on principles of integrity, accessibility, engagement, fairness and accountability.
Commit to working with iwi and committing to the memorandum of understanding. Work with growing ethnic communities.
Establish a citizens panel.
Lead discussion on the future of local government.
Push for greater transparency by opening council workshops to the public.
Advocate for STV and Māori wards as fairer, more democratic systems that allow greater diversity of voices.
Engage more with the public prior to major consultations, grow social media presence and listen better to the community.
Bring a vote about Māori wards back to the council table.
Continue the listening tour approach to build real consensus on the city's future and how to make important changes.
Revamp the council's approach to accountability and transparency by opening up workshops and publishing official information requests.
Establish focus groups of community leaders, businesses, developers, youth, schools and ethnic groups to provide input to policy development.
Host pop-up engagement sessions in town halls, the mall, libraries, markets and sports events to go beyond the council chambers.
Support the current partnership with Hikoikoi Management Limited, Wellington Tenths Trust and Palmerston North Māori Reserve Trust.
Drive innovation in the way that council engages with residents to ensure that the voices and needs of all people are heard in decisions.
Establish a youth council to ensure the voices of young people are heard and to foster the leaders of tomorrow.
Lead an open and transparent council team that operates on principles of integrity, accessibility, engagement, fairness and accountability.
Commit to working with iwi and committing to the memorandum of understanding. Work with growing ethnic communities.
Establish a citizens panel.
Lead discussion on the future of local government.
Push for greater transparency by opening council workshops to the public.
Advocate for STV and Māori wards as fairer, more democratic systems that allow greater diversity of voices.
Engage more with the public prior to major consultations, grow social media presence and listen better to the community.
Bring a vote about Māori wards back to the council table.
Continue the listening tour approach to build real consensus on the city's future and how to make important changes.
Revamp the council's approach to accountability and transparency by opening up workshops and publishing official information requests.
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