2024 Representation Review: Initial Proposal - Formal Submission

Note: As part of the consultation process, Council must make all submissions available for public inspection.

If you have any questions, please contact Council via phone 07 306 9009.

Kawerau District Council is committed to ensuring fair and effective representation for our community. Council is completing a representation review following the introduction of Māori wards in November 2023.

Council has considered feedback from the early engagement and on 17 July 2024 adopted the initial proposal for formal consultation comprising:

The Mayor and eight (8) councillors
Two ‘at large’ (district-wide) councillors
Three Māori ward councillors
Three general ward councillors
No community boards.

We are seeking your valuable feedback on our initial proposal, which aims to ensure the council reflects the district's communities of interest and can effectively advocate for their interests.

Submissions close on Monday 26 August 2024.

A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday 11 September 2024.

More information on the model, who can stand and who votes for whom, please visit kaweraudc.govt.nz

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* 1. What is your view on retaining eight (8) councillors and the Mayor to represent the Kawerau District?

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

I do not have a view

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* 2. OR what is your preferred number of councillors?

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* 3. Please explain why

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* 4. What is your view on the initial proposal - the mixed system where:

Everyone can vote for the Mayor

Everyone can vote for two (2) 'at-large' councillors

Electors (voters) on the Māori roll can vote for three (3) Māori ward councillors

Electors (voters) on the general roll can vote for three (3) general ward councillors

No community boards

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

I do not have a view or this question is not relevant to me

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* 5. Please explain why:

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* 6. Is there another option you prefer over the initial proposal?

Yes - The two ward system of 4 Māori ward councillors and 4 general ward councillors. This means:
Everyone can vote for the Mayor
Electors (voters) on the Māori Electoral Roll can vote for the four (4) Māori ward candidates
Electors (voters) on the general Electoral Roll can vote for the four (4) general ward candidates

No - I prefer the initial 'mixed system' proposal (outlined above)

Or do you prefer another option (please outline)

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* 7. Please explain why

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* 8. Name

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* 9. Organisation (if submitting on behalf of an organisation)

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* 10. Contact email or phone

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* 11. Do you wish to speak to support your submission at a Council hearing on 11 September 2024?

Yes, I would like to speak to my submission

No, I do not want to speak to my submission