Mayor of Waipā
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 transparency.
Review the size and scope of council business following the removal of Waters Services so it is right-sized and fit-for-purpose.
Support participation in council processes by Māori, other ethnic and migrant communities, seniors and youth.
Commit to adopt earlier and clearer engagement processes so residents can shape plans before they are finalised and build relationships.
Commit to publish simple, regular performance processes so ratepayers can see how council is tracking against its commitments and KPIs.
Commit to require more council workshops and briefings to be held in public with clear records kept so residents see decision making.
Drive reshaping and right-sizing of council to account for water CCO transition and to ensure a lean, efficient and smart organisation remains.
Drive organisational change to ensure active listening and better understanding of what communities want and need now and in the future.
Create co-designed senior forum and youth panels to foster genuine two-way input into Waipā's future decision-making.
Improve transparency.
Review the size and scope of council business following the removal of Waters Services so it is right-sized and fit-for-purpose.
Support participation in council processes by Māori, other ethnic and migrant communities, seniors and youth.
Commit to adopt earlier and clearer engagement processes so residents can shape plans before they are finalised and build relationships.
Commit to publish simple, regular performance processes so ratepayers can see how council is tracking against its commitments and KPIs.
Commit to require more council workshops and briefings to be held in public with clear records kept so residents see decision making.
Drive reshaping and right-sizing of council to account for water CCO transition and to ensure a lean, efficient and smart organisation remains.
Drive organisational change to ensure active listening and better understanding of what communities want and need now and in the future.
Create co-designed senior forum and youth panels to foster genuine two-way input into Waipā's future decision-making.
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