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Community Leadership

Community Leadership is made up of the following sub activities:

• Governance
• General Management
• Support Services

Goals

• To use a consultative approach to decision making and to inform the public on matters relating to Council activities and policies.
• To provide, within available resources, services that meet the needs and provide for the well being of the residents of the district.
• To ensure effective and efficient management of the Council’s assets.
• To obtain and administer the financial resources necessary for the cost efficient management of the district.
• To ensure that planning for the district is undertaken in a manner that ensures the sustainable management of natural and physical resources throughout the district.
• To discharge the statutory and legal obligations of the Council in a fair and equitable manner.
• To uphold the intent of the Treaty of Waitangi.
• To advocate for the retention of essential community services.

Maori Participation in Decision Making

Te Runanga O Kaikoura and Council share the same vision in caring for our environment.  Council has developed an excellent working partnership with Iwi, and it is likely that a formal Memorandum of Understanding will be signed in due course.

Iwi representatives serve on the Hearings and Applications Committee, the Planning Committee, the Social Services Committee and the Tourism Development Committee.

Council maintains open lines of communication with Te Runanga at all times, and ensures Te Runanga is kept informed of any relevant developments within the district.  Current feedback from Te Runanga representatives on the success of the partnership has been excellent.

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