Are you being heard?

Our Council has a busy year ahead. We will be considering some big changes that could affect everyone in the District.

It is important to us to make sure everyone in our District is kept up to date about the things important to them, and they are given the opportunity to engage, be listened to, and to shape the place they live.

In order to do this, we need to hear from our community – that’s you.

What are we doing?

Over the next four weeks, our team will be reaching out to as many people as we can. We'll be approaching community groups, businesses, schools, and individuals to chat directly with them.

The information we get will help develop our communications and engagement strategy. This strategy outlines how we will talk to and hear from the community, as well as the steps we will take to improve communication and engagement.

What do we mean by engagement?

Community engagement is a process that supports public decision-making. It is the process of involving people in decisions affecting their lives. It can include

• Sharing information and providing updates
• Seeking feedback and gathering input
• Dialogue and deliberation

It is also sometimes referred to as public participation.

How can you get involved?

Let's Talk - Kōrero Mai is just one of the tools we use to engage with the community. If you have a group or organisation that would like to give feedback in a different way, email us at communications@goredc.govt.nz or call Senior Communications Advisor Bonnie Mager on 021 308 527 and we can come to you.

There is a survey below for those who prefer digital surveys. Or you can click here to download a hard copy to fill out and drop off at our main office, in Bowler Avenue, or the Matura Library/Service Centre, in McQueen Avenue.