Kaipara District 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.
Advocate for democracy where all communities are treated as equals.
Promote true consultation where all views are heard.
Review the budget of the council to limit wastage.
Shrink council by 25 percent over the next three years.
Release a statement that all citizens are equal under NZ law.
Change council stance before hiring contractors to check if local volunteers can be used.
Get the best deal for citizens from the local authority reorganisation which will inevitably come.
Repair the broken bridges with the Māori communities.
Respect the views of all stakeholders, accept the differences and focus on what is in common by trying a citizen assembly approach.
Be available and active in the community to hear concerns and follow up promptly.
Advocate for genuine community consultation on any big issues that may arise.
Communicate council income and expenditure to the public so people can see where their rates are being spent.
Promote a strong, efficient local council that delivers core infrastructure and services while remaining financially sustainable.
Strengthen public engagement by building on existing plans and strategies, ensuring local voices are heard without reinventing the wheel.
Uphold transparent and inclusive governance where Māori values and perspectives strengthen policy, planning and service delivery.
Advocate for democracy where all communities are treated as equals.
Promote true consultation where all views are heard.
Review the budget of the council to limit wastage.
Shrink council by 25 percent over the next three years.
Release a statement that all citizens are equal under NZ law.
Change council stance before hiring contractors to check if local volunteers can be used.
Get the best deal for citizens from the local authority reorganisation which will inevitably come.
Repair the broken bridges with the Māori communities.
Respect the views of all stakeholders, accept the differences and focus on what is in common by trying a citizen assembly approach.
Be available and active in the community to hear concerns and follow up promptly.
Advocate for genuine community consultation on any big issues that may arise.
Communicate council income and expenditure to the public so people can see where their rates are being spent.
Promote a strong, efficient local council that delivers core infrastructure and services while remaining financially sustainable.
Strengthen public engagement by building on existing plans and strategies, ensuring local voices are heard without reinventing the wheel.
Uphold transparent and inclusive governance where Māori values and perspectives strengthen policy, planning and service delivery.
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