Wellington City 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.
Build and develop the role as a Te Tiriti partner, supporting decision making by Mana Whenua and strengthening the Takai Here agreement.
Continue and extend the role as a Living Wage employer and deliver on pay equity for female dominated roles such as library assistants.
Support a lower voting age of 16 and update election systems to increase voter turnout.
Drive greater transparency by strengthening public release of important advice and briefings and reducing publicly excluded meetings.
Require community impact statements for all major council decisions.
Support retention of the Te Whanganui-a-Tara Māori Ward at Wellington City Council.
Improve consultation processes and create an open environment so residents can see and engage with council decisions as visibility is the key.
Review the size and function of council to deliver efficient, effective and affordable services and solutions.
Streamline council processes to improve response time and efficiency.
Build respectful partnerships with mana whenua, communities, social agencies, neighbouring councils and the government of the day.
Require clear accountability in council reporting so residents and businesses can see what is promised, delivered and delayed.
Restore trust by running a council that listens, engages early and makes decisions with communities, not for them.
End race-based policies across local government and treat every resident equally and fairly.
Oppose voting rights for unelected iwi representatives as decisions must rest with elected councillors.
Uphold free speech in council venues so lawful community groups can access them without bias.
Build and develop the role as a Te Tiriti partner, supporting decision making by Mana Whenua and strengthening the Takai Here agreement.
Continue and extend the role as a Living Wage employer and deliver on pay equity for female dominated roles such as library assistants.
Support a lower voting age of 16 and update election systems to increase voter turnout.
Drive greater transparency by strengthening public release of important advice and briefings and reducing publicly excluded meetings.
Require community impact statements for all major council decisions.
Support retention of the Te Whanganui-a-Tara Māori Ward at Wellington City Council.
Improve consultation processes and create an open environment so residents can see and engage with council decisions as visibility is the key.
Review the size and function of council to deliver efficient, effective and affordable services and solutions.
Streamline council processes to improve response time and efficiency.
Build respectful partnerships with mana whenua, communities, social agencies, neighbouring councils and the government of the day.
Require clear accountability in council reporting so residents and businesses can see what is promised, delivered and delayed.
Restore trust by running a council that listens, engages early and makes decisions with communities, not for them.
End race-based policies across local government and treat every resident equally and fairly.
Oppose voting rights for unelected iwi representatives as decisions must rest with elected councillors.
Uphold free speech in council venues so lawful community groups can access them without bias.
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