23 February 2023
Local Government is a critical layer of our democratic landscape. It is crucial that local government elections are recognised and supported, so that councils reflect and are relevant to the communities they serve. Local government elections are equally important as parliamentary elections.
LGNZ’s vision is for Aotearoa New Zealand to be the most active and inclusive local democracy in the world, so we’re actively thinking about what we can do to strengthen local democracy and increase diverse participation. Removing barriers to people voting, participating and creating genuinely safe environments for people to meaningfully contribute are critical to building a thriving democracy.