

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.
Attend local events and cultural celebrations, being ready to listen and learn from the community.
Advocate for all council employees to at least receive the Living Wage.
Build a stronger relationship between local iwi and Puketāpapa local board.
Develop more online engagement with the local board's work and business.
Ensure the local board acts fairly, builds partnerships with tangata whenua and respects Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Promote youth engagement initiatives and lobby for lowering the local body elections voting age to 16.
Seek guidance from Māori representatives on engaging with Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi-based partnerships for Māori engagement.
Initiate public engagement through existing communication channels and build upon them to achieve mutual benefit informed decisions.
Use digital tools to connect with all ethnic communities through engagement and develop effective communication and empowerment.
Work with local community groups to reach all our communities during consultation and engagement opportunities.
Ensure that the local board is engaged and listens to the consultation and feedback from local residents on issues and decisions.
Support a Living Wage for all Auckland Council employees and contractors.
Attend local events and cultural celebrations, being ready to listen and learn from the community.
Advocate for all council employees to at least receive the Living Wage.
Build a stronger relationship between local iwi and Puketāpapa local board.
Develop more online engagement with the local board's work and business.
Ensure the local board acts fairly, builds partnerships with tangata whenua and respects Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Promote youth engagement initiatives and lobby for lowering the local body elections voting age to 16.
Seek guidance from Māori representatives on engaging with Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi-based partnerships for Māori engagement.
Initiate public engagement through existing communication channels and build upon them to achieve mutual benefit informed decisions.
Use digital tools to connect with all ethnic communities through engagement and develop effective communication and empowerment.
Work with local community groups to reach all our communities during consultation and engagement opportunities.
Ensure that the local board is engaged and listens to the consultation and feedback from local residents on issues and decisions.
Support a Living Wage for all Auckland Council employees and contractors.
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