Waikouaiti Coast Community 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 back wards so councillors are joined to their area and more people know who they are.
Continue strong relationship with local rūnaka.
Keep council in touch with the local community board so they inform us and consult our communities.
Continue monthly updates on board activities in local newsletters.
Continue production of longer newsletters—at least two per three year term.
Develop a website to encourage the general population and Māori to engage in local government and submit new ideas for the community.
Ensure essential council staff such as road workers and sewerage and rubbish collectors receive extra wages reflecting their contribution to the community.
Organise a referendum regarding Māori representation and council role and size and let the people decide.
Conduct citizens’ assembly processes on agreed challenges.
Ensure councils are accredited Living Wage employers and committed to pay equity and justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.
Support mana whenua representation on council and develop policy and processes to support this, including Te Tiriti training.
Bring back wards so councillors are joined to their area and more people know who they are.
Continue strong relationship with local rūnaka.
Keep council in touch with the local community board so they inform us and consult our communities.
Continue monthly updates on board activities in local newsletters.
Continue production of longer newsletters—at least two per three year term.
Develop a website to encourage the general population and Māori to engage in local government and submit new ideas for the community.
Ensure essential council staff such as road workers and sewerage and rubbish collectors receive extra wages reflecting their contribution to the community.
Organise a referendum regarding Māori representation and council role and size and let the people decide.
Conduct citizens’ assembly processes on agreed challenges.
Ensure councils are accredited Living Wage employers and committed to pay equity and justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.
Support mana whenua representation on council and develop policy and processes to support this, including Te Tiriti training.
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