Local Government Reform - What's important to you?

What do you think about the Government’s proposal to combine district and regional councils into unitary authorities (two or more councils instead of a district/city council plus a regional council)?

Strongly support

Somewhat support

Neutral / not sure yet

Somewhat oppose

Strongly oppose

I need more information

What matters most to you about how your community is represented and how decisions are made in local government?

(Please rank from most important to least important)

Local elected members who live in/understand my area

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Easy access to elected members (being able to contact them and be heard)

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Fair representation for different communities of interest (e.g. town and rural areas)

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Decisions made close to the community (not made by central government)

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Clear accountability (knowing who is responsible and who to talk to)

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If local government structures change in the future, what is your biggest priority for Mackenzie District?

(Please rank from most important to least important)

Protecting a strong local voice and local decision-making

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Maintaining or improving everyday services (e.g., roads, water, parks, facilities)

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Better coordination and planning across the wider region

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Keeping costs and rates as low as possible while maintaining service levels

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Making it simpler to know who does what (less duplication/confusion)

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What else is important to you? What are your thoughts about local government reform?

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