Waitākere Ranges Local Board
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.
Work towards the reestablishment of a Waitakere City, as Auckland Super City is too large and local decision making should be localised.
Ensure that Te Ao Māori continues to be a central feature of Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau and work towards establishment of Māori wards.
Ensure that Auckland Council continues to be a Living Wage employer for employees and contractors.
Work closely with local resident and community groups and with Te Kawerau ā Maki, Ngāti Whātua, Hoani Waititi and mataāwaka Māori.
Fight for maintenance contracts to be local in size, engage local businesses and respond to local service needs and levels.
Push for shifting Auckland Transport work to be locally run and responsive, including local maintenance and smaller buses on winding roads.
Host quarterly town halls in every suburb with live translations to ensure public engagement. Ensure voices are directly heard with no bureaucracy in the way.
Create co-governance seats for Māori and advisory boards for ethnic communities to ensure Māori and ethnic representation. Enable decision-making by all for all.
Streamline committees, publish salaries and reduce consultant spending for council transparency. Maintain open books for trusted leadership.
Position a youth advisor within the local board process.
Position a Māori advisor within the local board process.
Ensure council entities accommodate regional priorities with transparency over investment spend by local boards.
Position a youth advisor within the local board process.
Position a Māori advisor within the local board process.
Ensure council entities accommodate regional priorities with transparency over investment spend by local boards.
Strengthen partnership with local residents, community groups and mana whenua to ensure that board decisions reflect local values.
Show up in communities to listen, build trust and make board decisions transparent and community-led.
Push for local solutions including smaller buses, local maintenance and services designed for communities.
Listen and amplify voices of local residents, community and environmental groups.
Support the deed of acknowledgement giving local iwi a voice on a subcommittee regarding decisions in the heritage area, not co-governance.
Amplify the voices of local residents, community groups and the leadership of Te Kawerau ā Maki in local decision-making.
Support making council consultation accessible with public engagement conducted in person and at public venues.
Support civics education in schools so future generations are equipped for informed, just participation.
Champion regular public clinics and information pop-ups to engage the local community in transparent information sharing and decision making.
Commit to supporting Te Kawerau ā Maki Te Henga Marae progress and support Matariki events to be a meaningful annual experience in the region.
Advocate for place-based integrated maintenance schedules that recognise local characteristics and contract, where pragmatic, local suppliers.
Look for opportunities to bring more of rates out West and localise council spending, including keeping contracts local and sustainable.
Advocate for the Waitākere ecocity vision, where decisions are made considering long-term environmental impact and future generations.
Work with communities, iwi and marginalised groups to create accessible ways to engage in local decision-making, such as drop-in sessions.
Work towards the reestablishment of a Waitakere City, as Auckland Super City is too large and local decision making should be localised.
Ensure that Te Ao Māori continues to be a central feature of Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau and work towards establishment of Māori wards.
Ensure that Auckland Council continues to be a Living Wage employer for employees and contractors.
Work closely with local resident and community groups and with Te Kawerau ā Maki, Ngāti Whātua, Hoani Waititi and mataāwaka Māori.
Fight for maintenance contracts to be local in size, engage local businesses and respond to local service needs and levels.
Push for shifting Auckland Transport work to be locally run and responsive, including local maintenance and smaller buses on winding roads.
Host quarterly town halls in every suburb with live translations to ensure public engagement. Ensure voices are directly heard with no bureaucracy in the way.
Create co-governance seats for Māori and advisory boards for ethnic communities to ensure Māori and ethnic representation. Enable decision-making by all for all.
Streamline committees, publish salaries and reduce consultant spending for council transparency. Maintain open books for trusted leadership.
Position a youth advisor within the local board process.
Position a Māori advisor within the local board process.
Ensure council entities accommodate regional priorities with transparency over investment spend by local boards.
Position a youth advisor within the local board process.
Position a Māori advisor within the local board process.
Ensure council entities accommodate regional priorities with transparency over investment spend by local boards.
Strengthen partnership with local residents, community groups and mana whenua to ensure that board decisions reflect local values.
Show up in communities to listen, build trust and make board decisions transparent and community-led.
Push for local solutions including smaller buses, local maintenance and services designed for communities.
Listen and amplify voices of local residents, community and environmental groups.
Support the deed of acknowledgement giving local iwi a voice on a subcommittee regarding decisions in the heritage area, not co-governance.
Amplify the voices of local residents, community groups and the leadership of Te Kawerau ā Maki in local decision-making.
Support making council consultation accessible with public engagement conducted in person and at public venues.
Support civics education in schools so future generations are equipped for informed, just participation.
Champion regular public clinics and information pop-ups to engage the local community in transparent information sharing and decision making.
Commit to supporting Te Kawerau ā Maki Te Henga Marae progress and support Matariki events to be a meaningful annual experience in the region.
Advocate for place-based integrated maintenance schedules that recognise local characteristics and contract, where pragmatic, local suppliers.
Look for opportunities to bring more of rates out West and localise council spending, including keeping contracts local and sustainable.
Advocate for the Waitākere ecocity vision, where decisions are made considering long-term environmental impact and future generations.
Work with communities, iwi and marginalised groups to create accessible ways to engage in local decision-making, such as drop-in sessions.
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