Ruapehu 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.
Make internal operations open, transparent and more accountable to elected members and conduct regular salary reviews and training support for staff.
Make Māori Council a standing committee with a direct connection to the council, giving iwi and hapū a voice at the council table.
Strengthen public engagement by making council decisions more transparent, inclusive and responsive to community input.
Uphold Māori representation through genuine partnership, shared decision-making and respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Include ethnic communities by supporting access, visibility and culturally diverse local business owners.
Host quarterly community board forums in each ward to gather direct resident input on issues.
Improve internal operations by publishing yearly staff wellbeing and diversity reports.
Publish a clear online directory of council departments, their responsibilities and key contact persons.
Block any attempts to increase the number of councillors; the region needs to be lean and affordable, yet provide effective representation.
Review council employee wages and working environment to encourage the best outcomes and reduce the attrition rate and loss of knowledge.
Introduce regular liaison hui between council and iwi to build stronger effective relationships in employment and business partnerships.
Make internal operations open, transparent and more accountable to elected members and conduct regular salary reviews and training support for staff.
Make Māori Council a standing committee with a direct connection to the council, giving iwi and hapū a voice at the council table.
Strengthen public engagement by making council decisions more transparent, inclusive and responsive to community input.
Uphold Māori representation through genuine partnership, shared decision-making and respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Include ethnic communities by supporting access, visibility and culturally diverse local business owners.
Host quarterly community board forums in each ward to gather direct resident input on issues.
Improve internal operations by publishing yearly staff wellbeing and diversity reports.
Publish a clear online directory of council departments, their responsibilities and key contact persons.
Block any attempts to increase the number of councillors; the region needs to be lean and affordable, yet provide effective representation.
Review council employee wages and working environment to encourage the best outcomes and reduce the attrition rate and loss of knowledge.
Introduce regular liaison hui between council and iwi to build stronger effective relationships in employment and business partnerships.
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