

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.
Listen to residents and vote with community feedback, not against it. Increase board transparency and accountability in all decisions.
Strengthen engagement with local groups to secure opportunities. Ensure council meetings, documents, and online platforms are accessible to all.
Back Ara Kōtui to ensure southern iwi voices shape local decisions. Advocate strongly to secure fair regional and central funding.
Encourage the Papakura community to more public engagement, not only to meet local members but also to contribute solutions.
Get Māori inputs for Māori outcomes by direct liaison and agreement.
Get the local Papakura board to work hard to actively pursue community needs and to prioritise them over wants.
Advocate strongly to secure fair regional and central funding.
Strengthen engagement with local groups to prevent missed opportunities.
Back Ara Kōtui to ensure southern iwi voices shape local decisions.
End race-based policies across local government by treating every resident equally and fairly.
Oppose voting rights for unelected iwi representatives as decisions must rest with elected councillors.
Uphold free speech in council venues so lawful community groups can access them without bias.
Listen to residents and vote with community feedback, not against it.
Strengthen engagement with local groups to prevent missed opportunities.
Ensure council meetings, documents, and online platforms are accessible to all with full transparency and accountability in all decisions.
Strengthen engagement with local groups to prevent missed opportunities.
Ensure council meetings, documents and online platforms are accessible to all.
Back Ara Kōtui to ensure southern iwi voices shape local decisions.
Listen to residents and vote with community feedback, not against it. Increase board transparency and accountability in all decisions.
Strengthen engagement with local groups to secure opportunities. Ensure council meetings, documents, and online platforms are accessible to all.
Back Ara Kōtui to ensure southern iwi voices shape local decisions. Advocate strongly to secure fair regional and central funding.
Encourage the Papakura community to more public engagement, not only to meet local members but also to contribute solutions.
Get Māori inputs for Māori outcomes by direct liaison and agreement.
Get the local Papakura board to work hard to actively pursue community needs and to prioritise them over wants.
Advocate strongly to secure fair regional and central funding.
Strengthen engagement with local groups to prevent missed opportunities.
Back Ara Kōtui to ensure southern iwi voices shape local decisions.
End race-based policies across local government by treating every resident equally and fairly.
Oppose voting rights for unelected iwi representatives as decisions must rest with elected councillors.
Uphold free speech in council venues so lawful community groups can access them without bias.
Listen to residents and vote with community feedback, not against it.
Strengthen engagement with local groups to prevent missed opportunities.
Ensure council meetings, documents, and online platforms are accessible to all with full transparency and accountability in all decisions.
Strengthen engagement with local groups to prevent missed opportunities.
Ensure council meetings, documents and online platforms are accessible to all.
Back Ara Kōtui to ensure southern iwi voices shape local decisions.
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