Whanganui District Council

Continue with public meetings around the suburbs to improve access to the councillors and issues.

Improve publicity around systems already in place, like the Antenno app which is for reporting and informing the public as well.

Improve engagement with all the various ethnic groups in the community by inviting representatives to come and speak at council meetings.

Partner with tangata whenua to guide council decisions on land use, environmental management and animal welfare.

Review elected representative numbers and their pay – serve, not profit.

Establish citizens' assemblies for complex issues to enable meaningful community participation in decision-making.

Act on what the community is saying rather than just listen to it.

Vote to retain the Māori ward seats and actively encourage Māori and other ethnic groups to have their say.

Be respectful in all dealings with council colleagues, staff and community because everyone has something to offer.

Encourage council to seek out non-ratepayer funding to support activities that may result from government reforms.

Create and further opportunities for community to provide feedback about how they want their town to be in the future, such as a citizens assembly.

Commit to being more accessible in the community to hear or meet with people and ensure they feel heard.

Improve consultation engagement by allowing more time to better support the community voice.

Support diverse representation in council as democracy is stronger when people are engaged and see their values represented in decisions.

Support civics education in schools so people can engage in democracy with a basic and early understanding of it.

Support community boards to better engage rural communities and be a conduit to decision making beyond the city.