Waikato 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.
Balance representation for all ethnic peoples and ensure excellent governance to drive accountability.
Build a culture within council of listening with their ears and serving the community who are our shareholders.
Engage in discussions on RMA and local body reform and know and fight for better council management.
Establish a council led monthly sustainability award for Waikato businesses or organisations.
Establish a monthly educative e-newsletter for Waikato schools to encourage youth engagement in council initiatives and local eco ventures.
Foster initiatives to create a Waikato wide regional identity that resonates with the community and encourages pride in our environment.
Increase competition by going directly to contractors rather than through middlemen who simply subcontract the work.
Reduce the use of consultants by relying on common sense of decision makers and historical examples.
Understand what the public view as issues and problems rather than their solutions to problems that do not exist.
Freeze senior staff pay rises whenever rates outpace inflation, prioritising ratepayers before pay hikes.
Make council decisions democratically, not through co-governance deals, and focus council resources on shared regional priorities.
Remove Waikato Regional Council from LGNZ and cancel membership within the first 60 days.
Find more cost-effective and timely ways to engage with iwi, communities and stakeholders.
Return flood protection assets to catchment boards to manage.
Support reforms of regional council for better outcomes for communities in a more cost-effective way.
Balance representation for all ethnic peoples and ensure excellent governance to drive accountability.
Build a culture within council of listening with their ears and serving the community who are our shareholders.
Engage in discussions on RMA and local body reform and know and fight for better council management.
Establish a council led monthly sustainability award for Waikato businesses or organisations.
Establish a monthly educative e-newsletter for Waikato schools to encourage youth engagement in council initiatives and local eco ventures.
Foster initiatives to create a Waikato wide regional identity that resonates with the community and encourages pride in our environment.
Increase competition by going directly to contractors rather than through middlemen who simply subcontract the work.
Reduce the use of consultants by relying on common sense of decision makers and historical examples.
Understand what the public view as issues and problems rather than their solutions to problems that do not exist.
Freeze senior staff pay rises whenever rates outpace inflation, prioritising ratepayers before pay hikes.
Make council decisions democratically, not through co-governance deals, and focus council resources on shared regional priorities.
Remove Waikato Regional Council from LGNZ and cancel membership within the first 60 days.
Find more cost-effective and timely ways to engage with iwi, communities and stakeholders.
Return flood protection assets to catchment boards to manage.
Support reforms of regional council for better outcomes for communities in a more cost-effective way.
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