

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 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.
Ensure Māori are engaged with any and all proposals impacting their immediate environment and lives.
Set up drop-in clinics and pop-up stalls so people can meet and find the local board in their community.
Ensure that community feedback includes all people being heard and valued, not just niche groups with agendas.
Develop a new customer service approach that better values resident and local business needs and puts them at the heart of Auckland Council services.
Continue proactive engagement with hard-to-reach communities, including busy families.
Host weekly events to hear the public’s concerns and how best to help.
Support Māori views in all decisions, build partnerships and promote Te Reo through naming, signage and info boards.
Support economic justice by advocating a living wage for council workers.
Enhance community engagement when developing the local board plan by seeking out organisations that should be but have not been engaged with.
Develop closer working relationships with mana whenua and mataawaka, including when developing local board plans and strategies.
Ensure Māori are engaged with any and all proposals impacting their immediate environment and lives.
Set up drop-in clinics and pop-up stalls so people can meet and find the local board in their community.
Ensure that community feedback includes all people being heard and valued, not just niche groups with agendas.
Develop a new customer service approach that better values resident and local business needs and puts them at the heart of Auckland Council services.
Continue proactive engagement with hard-to-reach communities, including busy families.
Host weekly events to hear the public’s concerns and how best to help.
Support Māori views in all decisions, build partnerships and promote Te Reo through naming, signage and info boards.
Support economic justice by advocating a living wage for council workers.
Enhance community engagement when developing the local board plan by seeking out organisations that should be but have not been engaged with.
Develop closer working relationships with mana whenua and mataawaka, including when developing local board plans and strategies.
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