Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central 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.
Champion and safeguard public engagement processes.
Encourage ever-improving feedback loops between residents and council.
Read all submissions and earnestly consider all submitters' content and reasoning.
Ensure community board processes are open, accessible and inclusive, giving all residents genuine opportunities to participate in decision-making.
Ensure council decision-making is transparent and timely so residents have confidence their voices are heard and acted upon.
Strengthen engagement with Māori, ethnic and migrant communities through inclusive, culturally responsive participation in decision-making.
Honor the Treaty partner and strengthen representation of Māori and diverse communities in local decisions.
Increase community engagement by hosting regular forums and surveys to gather resident feedback.
Promote transparency and accountability in council operations and decision-making.
Champion and safeguard public engagement processes.
Encourage ever-improving feedback loops between residents and council.
Read all submissions and earnestly consider all submitters' content and reasoning.
Ensure community board processes are open, accessible and inclusive, giving all residents genuine opportunities to participate in decision-making.
Ensure council decision-making is transparent and timely so residents have confidence their voices are heard and acted upon.
Strengthen engagement with Māori, ethnic and migrant communities through inclusive, culturally responsive participation in decision-making.
Honor the Treaty partner and strengthen representation of Māori and diverse communities in local decisions.
Increase community engagement by hosting regular forums and surveys to gather resident feedback.
Promote transparency and accountability in council operations and decision-making.
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