Tasman 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.
Keep the Māori ward to ensure Māori input to decision-making because it is the right thing to do.
Pull engineering and planning work back in-house by stopping employing consultants and employing capable staff instead at one third of the cost.
Reject amalgamation proposals with Nelson City to ensure the Mohua voice is heard more clearly rather than being diluted by a bigger council.
Establish community hui, online forums and surveys to assist decisions that balance wellbeing benefits with planetary boundaries by 2027.
Strengthen Māori engagement with council committees to ensure decisions respect Te Tiriti o Waitangi and local ecological knowledge by 2027.
Reduce outsourcing to consultancy agencies by 80% and improve council staff employee wellbeing by 5% by 2027.
Keep the Māori ward to ensure Māori input to decision-making because it is the right thing to do.
Pull engineering and planning work back in-house by stopping employing consultants and employing capable staff instead at one third of the cost.
Reject amalgamation proposals with Nelson City to ensure the Mohua voice is heard more clearly rather than being diluted by a bigger council.
Establish community hui, online forums and surveys to assist decisions that balance wellbeing benefits with planetary boundaries by 2027.
Strengthen Māori engagement with council committees to ensure decisions respect Te Tiriti o Waitangi and local ecological knowledge by 2027.
Reduce outsourcing to consultancy agencies by 80% and improve council staff employee wellbeing by 5% by 2027.
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