

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 internal systems to better connect the work of each department.
Grow local voices involved in decision making.
Improve representation of the many communities that live in the city.
Make council spending and decisions fully transparent with easy-to-read public reporting.
Ensure council meetings and information are easy to access online and in person.
Ensure Māori, Pasifika and ethnic communities have a real voice in shaping local events and decisions that celebrate and share our diversity.
Improve internal systems to better connect the work of each department.
Grow local voices involved in decision making.
Improve representation of the many communities that live in the city.
Make council spending and decisions fully transparent with easy-to-read public reporting.
Ensure council meetings and information are easy to access online and in person.
Ensure Māori, Pasifika and ethnic communities have a real voice in shaping local events and decisions that celebrate and share our diversity.
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