Mayor of Upper Hutt
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.
Lead discussion on the future of local government.
Establish a citizens panel.
Commit to working with iwi and committing to the memorandum of understanding. Work with growing ethnic communities.
Continue the listening tour approach to build real consensus on the city's future and how to make important changes.
Revamp the council's approach to accountability and transparency by opening up workshops and publishing official information requests.
Bring a vote about Māori wards back to the council table.
Lead an open and transparent council team that operates on principles of integrity, accessibility, engagement, fairness and accountability.
Establish a youth council to ensure the voices of young people are heard and to foster the leaders of tomorrow.
Drive innovation in the way that council engages with residents to ensure that the voices and needs of all people are heard in decisions.
Host pop-up engagement sessions in town halls, the mall, libraries, markets and sports events to go beyond the council chambers.
Establish focus groups of community leaders, businesses, developers, youth, schools and ethnic groups to provide input to policy development.
Support the current partnership with Hikoikoi Management Limited, Wellington Tenths Trust and Palmerston North Māori Reserve Trust.
Lead discussion on the future of local government.
Establish a citizens panel.
Commit to working with iwi and committing to the memorandum of understanding. Work with growing ethnic communities.
Continue the listening tour approach to build real consensus on the city's future and how to make important changes.
Revamp the council's approach to accountability and transparency by opening up workshops and publishing official information requests.
Bring a vote about Māori wards back to the council table.
Lead an open and transparent council team that operates on principles of integrity, accessibility, engagement, fairness and accountability.
Establish a youth council to ensure the voices of young people are heard and to foster the leaders of tomorrow.
Drive innovation in the way that council engages with residents to ensure that the voices and needs of all people are heard in decisions.
Host pop-up engagement sessions in town halls, the mall, libraries, markets and sports events to go beyond the council chambers.
Establish focus groups of community leaders, businesses, developers, youth, schools and ethnic groups to provide input to policy development.
Support the current partnership with Hikoikoi Management Limited, Wellington Tenths Trust and Palmerston North Māori Reserve Trust.
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