

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.
Improve current council community engagement methods and policies.
Promote civic education and education around what local government does and how it impacts communities and enable more voices to be heard.
Make local board services and meetings more accessible to the community.
Utilise local networks as a basis to engage council staff and increase local engagement and voice.
Open local board office to encourage accessibility and engaging discussion from those who are most involved in the outcomes and opportunities.
Resource manawhenua to participate at a local level in Mangere Otahuhu.
Improve current council community engagement methods and policies.
Promote civic education and education around what local government does and how it impacts communities and enable more voices to be heard.
Make local board services and meetings more accessible to the community.
Utilise local networks as a basis to engage council staff and increase local engagement and voice.
Open local board office to encourage accessibility and engaging discussion from those who are most involved in the outcomes and opportunities.
Resource manawhenua to participate at a local level in Mangere Otahuhu.
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