Auckland 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.
Support one person one vote and oppose special electoral or appointment privileges based on race or religion, including no Māori seats, wards or boards.
Respect the Treaty as an honourable document as it was written and intended in 1840. Oppose its hijacking and monetisation by radicals for political gain.
Stop dividing people based on race, religion and politics and support council being apolitical despite its current divisions on these matters.
Complete Auckland Council's transition to being a 100% living wage employer.
Make council's activities easier for everyone to engage in by providing information in Easy Read format and more accessible consultations.
Strengthen Māori engagement, representation, and consultation beyond box-ticking or inappropriate and outdated mechanisms.
Publish clear, plain-language summaries of proposals and budgets to boost transparency in council decisions.
Advocate for participatory democracy following Wellington's successful 2023 Citizens' Assembly model.
Enable inclusive advisory panels and co-designed community engagement with easy-to-use digital feedback tools.
Commit to reforming the council to deliver its core services well and stop silly spending with no cuts to libraries and local community centres.
Support one person one vote and oppose special electoral or appointment privileges based on race or religion, including no Māori seats, wards or boards.
Respect the Treaty as an honourable document as it was written and intended in 1840. Oppose its hijacking and monetisation by radicals for political gain.
Stop dividing people based on race, religion and politics and support council being apolitical despite its current divisions on these matters.
Complete Auckland Council's transition to being a 100% living wage employer.
Make council's activities easier for everyone to engage in by providing information in Easy Read format and more accessible consultations.
Strengthen Māori engagement, representation, and consultation beyond box-ticking or inappropriate and outdated mechanisms.
Publish clear, plain-language summaries of proposals and budgets to boost transparency in council decisions.
Advocate for participatory democracy following Wellington's successful 2023 Citizens' Assembly model.
Enable inclusive advisory panels and co-designed community engagement with easy-to-use digital feedback tools.
Commit to reforming the council to deliver its core services well and stop silly spending with no cuts to libraries and local community centres.
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