West Harbour 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.
Foster the inclusion of mana whenua and ethnic communities to ensure their views are represented in the fabric of West Harbour.
Seek to collaborate with neighbouring community boards on wider issues and projects to amplify advocacy and pool resources.
Support hosting regular community forums to gather resident input on local projects and initiatives.
Build the mana of WHCB based on teamwork and respect.
Promote local knowledge and local perspectives in decision making.
Provide a strong and clear voice on local issues to DCC and ORC.
Look into potential restructuring of ORC and its ownership of public assets.
Support capping future rates increases.
Survey residents on their views on council services and advocate for any changes that residents want pushed forward.
Create cultural events to enhance a sense of local community by engaging with local iwi, schools, gardeners and artists to celebrate Matariki.
Engage with local historians and iwi to create storyboards for local walkways.
Ensure that West Harbour Community Board maintains open communication of its deliberations with all residents.
Foster the inclusion of mana whenua and ethnic communities to ensure their views are represented in the fabric of West Harbour.
Seek to collaborate with neighbouring community boards on wider issues and projects to amplify advocacy and pool resources.
Support hosting regular community forums to gather resident input on local projects and initiatives.
Build the mana of WHCB based on teamwork and respect.
Promote local knowledge and local perspectives in decision making.
Provide a strong and clear voice on local issues to DCC and ORC.
Look into potential restructuring of ORC and its ownership of public assets.
Support capping future rates increases.
Survey residents on their views on council services and advocate for any changes that residents want pushed forward.
Create cultural events to enhance a sense of local community by engaging with local iwi, schools, gardeners and artists to celebrate Matariki.
Engage with local historians and iwi to create storyboards for local walkways.
Ensure that West Harbour Community Board maintains open communication of its deliberations with all residents.
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