

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.
Strengthen public engagement by making council decisions more accessible and easier for people to have their say through public workshops.
Improve internal operations by driving smarter, more efficient spending so ratepayers get real value for money.
Commit to genuine partnership with iwi and hapū and support ethnic and refugee communities by improving representation and building connections.
Strengthen public engagement by making council decisions more accessible and easier for people to have their say through public workshops.
Improve internal operations by driving smarter, more efficient spending so ratepayers get real value for money.
Commit to genuine partnership with iwi and hapū and support ethnic and refugee communities by improving representation and building connections.
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