Horizons Regional 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.
Improve Māori participation in decision making.
Ensure community voices are represented when making key decisions.
Build meaningful relationships with iwi/Māori rather than transactional relationships to ensure effective engagement.
Ensure council workers are housed in safe, appropriate conditions and are paid a living wage.
Increase public access to engagement by starting monthly drop-in sessions to encourage people to engage on issues that are affecting them.
Hold quarterly meetings with local businesses to hear their concerns, support wellbeing and strengthen Palmerston North's economy.
Survey residents for their feedback.
Encourage and uphold transparency, integrity, accountability, efficiency and effectiveness in local decision making and council processes.
Provide clarity about how and when communities can engage in local decisions about different issues, assets, plans and other matters.
Undertake representation reviews as required under the Local Electoral Act 2001 and ensure fair and effective representation.
Improve communications to ratepayers, especially around annual and long-term plan consultation.
Inform affected landowners about large-scale urban developments they may not be aware of.
Work collaboratively with all the community.
Improve Māori participation in decision making.
Ensure community voices are represented when making key decisions.
Build meaningful relationships with iwi/Māori rather than transactional relationships to ensure effective engagement.
Ensure council workers are housed in safe, appropriate conditions and are paid a living wage.
Increase public access to engagement by starting monthly drop-in sessions to encourage people to engage on issues that are affecting them.
Hold quarterly meetings with local businesses to hear their concerns, support wellbeing and strengthen Palmerston North's economy.
Survey residents for their feedback.
Encourage and uphold transparency, integrity, accountability, efficiency and effectiveness in local decision making and council processes.
Provide clarity about how and when communities can engage in local decisions about different issues, assets, plans and other matters.
Undertake representation reviews as required under the Local Electoral Act 2001 and ensure fair and effective representation.
Improve communications to ratepayers, especially around annual and long-term plan consultation.
Inform affected landowners about large-scale urban developments they may not be aware of.
Work collaboratively with all the community.
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