

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.
Ensure council officer recommendations are supported as these people are the hamsters that drive the wheels.
Make all expenditure greater than $5,000,000 compulsory to have stakeholder submissions or public consultation.
Continue to support all stakeholders including iwi, hapū and whānau to have easy access to submit to council on any matters of discussion.
Ensure council officer recommendations are supported as these people are the hamsters that drive the wheels.
Make all expenditure greater than $5,000,000 compulsory to have stakeholder submissions or public consultation.
Continue to support all stakeholders including iwi, hapū and whānau to have easy access to submit to council on any matters of discussion.
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