For the Initiative, localism is the devolution of power from central government to local government, based on the understanding that local bodies are better placed in a number of areas to know and serve their communities than central bureaucracies. [...] Perhaps the most striking finding of this section pertains to the perceived inadequacy of the financial relationship between central and local government. [...] The strong prioritization of diversity, with 77% of respondents considering it at least a slight priority and 47% strongly committed to it, suggests a recognition of the importance of representative governance (Fig. [...] However, the varying levels of support for different mechanisms of representation and the pockets of strong opposition highlight the need for a nuanced, possibly regionalized approach to implementation. [...] There were also differing views on the role of Māori wards and the interpretation of the Treaty of Waitangi.
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Table of Contents
- Max Salmon 2
- Introduction 4
- Method 5
- Limitations 5
- Growth and development 6
- Financing 11
- Relationship with central government 15
- Localism and Policy 18
- The Appeal of Localism 20
- Civic Engagement 25
- Partnership and Diversity 28
- Open-ended Response 31
- Funding and Financial Constraints 31
- Role and Scope of Local Government 31
- Governance and Decision-Making 31
- Relationships with Central Government and Iwi 31
- Community Engagement and Representation 31
- Infrastructure and Service Delivery 31
- Growth and Decline 31
- Role of Bureaucracy and Consultants 31
- Conclusion 32
