MA submitted feedback on the Local Government reform on 28 Feb 2023.

Feedback was gained from members at an online workshop on 13 Feb, and collated into the attached submission around:

• Revitalising citizen-led democracy
• Tiriti-based partnership between Māori and local government
• Allocating roles and functions in a way that enhances wellbeing
• Local government as champion and activator of wellbeing
• A stronger relationship between central and local government
• Replenishing and building on representative democracy
• Equitable funding and financing
• System design