Hastings District Council
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.
Expand meeting times beyond business hours to give more people the chance to have their say.
Increase the number of council sessions held in different venues across the community.
Offer more open workshops and events so working people can take part in council decisions.
Set up a workspace in a public area to be present and accountable to the general public.
Encourage and support iwi involvement and support Māori wards.
Review voting system for council elections and update the mailing system, which is antiquated and does not suit a modern voter.
Engage residents, Māori and ethnic communities through forums, surveys and clear updates.
Ensure transparency by publishing plain-language budgets, debt and project reports.
Review council structure to cut waste and focus on essentials.
Start bi-monthly public workshops or meetings to listen to community concerns for better engagement with all in the district.
Ask council employees to identify waste of funding or processes that need changing for efficient cost reducing.
Reduce number of councils within Hawke's Bay to three or two for better efficiency and delivery of core services.
Expand meeting times beyond business hours to give more people the chance to have their say.
Increase the number of council sessions held in different venues across the community.
Offer more open workshops and events so working people can take part in council decisions.
Set up a workspace in a public area to be present and accountable to the general public.
Encourage and support iwi involvement and support Māori wards.
Review voting system for council elections and update the mailing system, which is antiquated and does not suit a modern voter.
Engage residents, Māori and ethnic communities through forums, surveys and clear updates.
Ensure transparency by publishing plain-language budgets, debt and project reports.
Review council structure to cut waste and focus on essentials.
Start bi-monthly public workshops or meetings to listen to community concerns for better engagement with all in the district.
Ask council employees to identify waste of funding or processes that need changing for efficient cost reducing.
Reduce number of councils within Hawke's Bay to three or two for better efficiency and delivery of core services.
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