Whau Local Board
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.
Promote civics education and participation, especially among youth and first-time voters, and embed transparency and integrity in council procurement.
Start survey to gather public feedback on council services and decisions and host regular community hui and drop-in sessions.
Ensure fair and inclusive representation of Auckland's ethnic communities in council consultations and advisory panels and support living wages.
Commit to increased representation and engagement with Māori and ethnic communities, reflecting Whau's very diverse population.
Do not support restructuring of council as the Whau Local Board area has developed a distinct identity in the 15 years it has existed.
Support going to less vocal communities to listen and learn rather than expecting residents to come to council-led consultation events.
Increase community engagement by holding regular forums, drop-ins and online surveys to hear residents' voices.
Build stronger connections with ethnic communities by funding engagement programmes and supporting diverse local leadership.
Strengthen Māori representation by deepening partnerships with mana whenua and supporting Māori-led decision-making.
Represent all people equally in council and exclude consideration of race, religion or sexual ideologies in funding or policy decisions.
Ensure council funding through rates benefits all equally and require events to be self-sustaining and not ratepayer funded. Scrap if not viable.
Reduce council officers and elected members' excessive pay as an unwarrantable burden on ratepayers. Bring all CCOs in-house and scrap CCOs.
Promote civics education and participation, especially among youth and first-time voters, and embed transparency and integrity in council procurement.
Start survey to gather public feedback on council services and decisions and host regular community hui and drop-in sessions.
Ensure fair and inclusive representation of Auckland's ethnic communities in council consultations and advisory panels and support living wages.
Commit to increased representation and engagement with Māori and ethnic communities, reflecting Whau's very diverse population.
Do not support restructuring of council as the Whau Local Board area has developed a distinct identity in the 15 years it has existed.
Support going to less vocal communities to listen and learn rather than expecting residents to come to council-led consultation events.
Increase community engagement by holding regular forums, drop-ins and online surveys to hear residents' voices.
Build stronger connections with ethnic communities by funding engagement programmes and supporting diverse local leadership.
Strengthen Māori representation by deepening partnerships with mana whenua and supporting Māori-led decision-making.
Represent all people equally in council and exclude consideration of race, religion or sexual ideologies in funding or policy decisions.
Ensure council funding through rates benefits all equally and require events to be self-sustaining and not ratepayer funded. Scrap if not viable.
Reduce council officers and elected members' excessive pay as an unwarrantable burden on ratepayers. Bring all CCOs in-house and scrap CCOs.
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