Waitaki 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.
Engage with the community to find out their views to raise issues and concerns on their behalf.
Ensure that the council provides clear and transparent information to the public so they can make informed decisions and opinions.
Ensure the council's new structure following the transformation is working for the community and make changes where needed.
Ensure council pays a basic living wage like the rest of the ratepayers.
Oppose Māori wards as they are undemocratic.
Reduce rates by reforming and trimming the fat wherever possible.
Begin trial of citizens' juries or a similar new consultation tool to see if they are a better way to reach the people never heard from.
Explore new platforms and ways to engage with the community, with the aim to reach groups of people currently not heard from.
Review and confirm existing formal agreements with local Kai Tahu iwi.
Empower local voices by ensuring decision-making is driven from the ground up and reflects community needs.
Improve engagement with ethnic communities to ensure diverse perspectives are included in decisions.
Promote transparency and accountability in council operations and decision-making.
Ask the people what they think.
Engage with the community to find out their views to raise issues and concerns on their behalf.
Ensure that the council provides clear and transparent information to the public so they can make informed decisions and opinions.
Ensure the council's new structure following the transformation is working for the community and make changes where needed.
Ensure council pays a basic living wage like the rest of the ratepayers.
Oppose Māori wards as they are undemocratic.
Reduce rates by reforming and trimming the fat wherever possible.
Begin trial of citizens' juries or a similar new consultation tool to see if they are a better way to reach the people never heard from.
Explore new platforms and ways to engage with the community, with the aim to reach groups of people currently not heard from.
Review and confirm existing formal agreements with local Kai Tahu iwi.
Empower local voices by ensuring decision-making is driven from the ground up and reflects community needs.
Improve engagement with ethnic communities to ensure diverse perspectives are included in decisions.
Promote transparency and accountability in council operations and decision-making.
Ask the people what they think.
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