Waipa District 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.
Change council meetings and reporting format to make council information and data more accessible to the public.
Establish a policy of workshops and meetings to restrict public excluded discussions and increase transparency of council decisions.
Establish participatory forum sessions for both senior and youth sectors of the community.
Commit to bringing Waipā back in balance before 2028/29 – living within means while investing wisely for the future.
Ensure transparent decision-making by making all council decisions and financials easily accessible to the public.
Have regular progress reports on council projects, budgets and policies allowing for constructive feedback and accountability.
Improve community engagement by ensuring opportunities for residents to participate in consultations, hearings and workshops.
Prevent changes to how we vote without a public vote by keeping democracy with the people, not through council decisions made behind closed doors.
Publish and promote all council meeting minutes online to ensure no more backroom deals and open, honest local government for Cambridge.
Support asking locals if Cambridge should split from Waipa District Council to ensure big decisions have community input.
Encourage regular forums so Waipa residents stay informed and involved.
Listen first and bring everyday people’s voices to the council table so decisions reflect their concerns.
Promote transparency in decision-making and open communication with the community to build trust and accountability in the council.
Address each of the seven very high risks in council's recently adopted LTP that were called out by the Auditor-General's adverse opinion.
Ensure council's financial systems are fit for purpose so better analysis of council expenditure can be achieved.
Ensure planning for infrastructure is soundly based with less spend on spin such as communications personnel for projects.
Change council meetings and reporting format to make council information and data more accessible to the public.
Establish a policy of workshops and meetings to restrict public excluded discussions and increase transparency of council decisions.
Establish participatory forum sessions for both senior and youth sectors of the community.
Commit to bringing Waipā back in balance before 2028/29 – living within means while investing wisely for the future.
Ensure transparent decision-making by making all council decisions and financials easily accessible to the public.
Have regular progress reports on council projects, budgets and policies allowing for constructive feedback and accountability.
Improve community engagement by ensuring opportunities for residents to participate in consultations, hearings and workshops.
Prevent changes to how we vote without a public vote by keeping democracy with the people, not through council decisions made behind closed doors.
Publish and promote all council meeting minutes online to ensure no more backroom deals and open, honest local government for Cambridge.
Support asking locals if Cambridge should split from Waipa District Council to ensure big decisions have community input.
Encourage regular forums so Waipa residents stay informed and involved.
Listen first and bring everyday people’s voices to the council table so decisions reflect their concerns.
Promote transparency in decision-making and open communication with the community to build trust and accountability in the council.
Address each of the seven very high risks in council's recently adopted LTP that were called out by the Auditor-General's adverse opinion.
Ensure council's financial systems are fit for purpose so better analysis of council expenditure can be achieved.
Ensure planning for infrastructure is soundly based with less spend on spin such as communications personnel for projects.
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