Devonport-Takapuna Local Board

Advocate for greater control of local budgets and fairer allocation of local rates to local investment.

Increase council consultation and invest in activities to support ethnic, youth, senior and disability communities.

Invest in tangible community consultation and ensure council staff listen to results of feedback and increase communication about council activities.

Reduce the size of local government to cut costs for ratepayers in light of new legislation in parliament.

Reduce the structure and size of councils to control rates.

Revise consultation methods, especially with iwi and hapū under the new Environment Court ruling.

Create strong working relationships with Auckland councillors from the Shore.

Encourage all ethnic communities to make their voice heard.

Strive for cohesive and effective local board decision making.

Engage residents through regular surveys, public forums and community workshops to gather feedback on council services.

Include Māori perspectives in decision-making and strengthen relationships with local iwi and hapū.

Represent ethnic communities by supporting participation in local governance and culturally inclusive initiatives.

End race-based policies across local government and treat every resident equally and fairly.

Oppose voting rights for unelected iwi representatives so decisions rest with elected councillors.

Uphold free speech in council venues so lawful community groups can access them without bias.

Allocate ratepayer funds only to initiatives with solid measurable outcomes, not because funds exist, to rebuild trust through transparency.

Make decisions based on facts and common sense for the betterment of the community and be open to change.

Support community-led forums and public feedback initiatives to shape local services, parks and facilities.

Encourage participation from migrant communities by removing barriers to engagement and access.

Promote stronger Māori and ethnic community representation through partnerships and inclusive decision-making.

Support multicultural events and initiatives that strengthen belonging and celebrate diversity.

Integrate and streamline council services, ensuring ratepayers' money is spent wisely and not wasted.

Put all council expenditure under the microscope in the interest of making savings, recognising ratepayers are not a bottomless money pit.

Strengthen relationships between the Devonport/Takapuna board and community, ensuring everyone has input into issues affecting them.

Empower local boards to deliver the necessary services to their communities with more decision-making power and more funding.

Investigate more innovative ways of getting council policy and projects through to the community to get representative feedback.

Cut the large budgets for transport and water rather than requiring cuts to smaller budgets such as parks which are already insufficient.