

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.
Receive feedback from residents on council services.
Create pathways for Māori to contribute to policies for the betterment of democracy.
Ensure ongoing decision making is transparent.
Raise awareness of the community board so that the public can get involved and feel better represented.
Engage with the community both online and in person to allow them to have a say in policies.
Digitise all council services to ensure they can be used by everyone.
Receive feedback from residents on council services.
Create pathways for Māori to contribute to policies for the betterment of democracy.
Ensure ongoing decision making is transparent.
Raise awareness of the community board so that the public can get involved and feel better represented.
Engage with the community both online and in person to allow them to have a say in policies.
Digitise all council services to ensure they can be used by everyone.
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