Buller 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.
Be accountable and contactable for ratepayers and lead with integrity and transparency.
Have the council and subsidiaries expenditure reviewed to identify where savings can be made.
Focus on doing the basics such as water, sewage, waste, infrastructure and roading well before approving any discretionary funding.
Continue to provide open and transparent communication and information sharing in all aspects of council operation.
Support the CE to provide a positive working environment for staff and seek regular feedback to maintain this.
Ensure that the council represents the demographics within the community and seek the views of mana whenua.
Continue to involve local iwi in governance processes.
Promote the use of public forum as a means for community members to communicate with councillors and remove unnecessary and arcane barriers.
Use local media sources to communicate with the community and be proactive rather than reactive when dealing with news media.
Increase access to community engagement as the people of Buller deserve communication and opportunity to share their views.
Be transparent by respecting that representatives are of the public, keeping the public notified to create engagement.
Minimise or negate the impact minority persons or groups have on the majority and allow only New Zealand law to prevent beneficial projects.
Minimise and, if possible, reduce council costs, keep expenditure reasonable and rates rising to a minimum.
Be accountable and contactable for ratepayers and lead with integrity and transparency.
Have the council and subsidiaries expenditure reviewed to identify where savings can be made.
Focus on doing the basics such as water, sewage, waste, infrastructure and roading well before approving any discretionary funding.
Continue to provide open and transparent communication and information sharing in all aspects of council operation.
Support the CE to provide a positive working environment for staff and seek regular feedback to maintain this.
Ensure that the council represents the demographics within the community and seek the views of mana whenua.
Continue to involve local iwi in governance processes.
Promote the use of public forum as a means for community members to communicate with councillors and remove unnecessary and arcane barriers.
Use local media sources to communicate with the community and be proactive rather than reactive when dealing with news media.
Increase access to community engagement as the people of Buller deserve communication and opportunity to share their views.
Be transparent by respecting that representatives are of the public, keeping the public notified to create engagement.
Minimise or negate the impact minority persons or groups have on the majority and allow only New Zealand law to prevent beneficial projects.
Minimise and, if possible, reduce council costs, keep expenditure reasonable and rates rising to a minimum.
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