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Ways to Have Your Say

Have Your Say Western Bay – This is Council’s engagement hub. Have your say on any of our current engagement projects.

Speak to your local representatives – Your Mayor, Councillors and Community Board Members are available to discuss your ideas, issues or concerns. Contact your Mayor & Councillors or Community Board Members.

Participate in Connect: People's Panel surveys – Through signing up to our online community panel. We will also let you know about other opportunities to have your say.

Speak at public forums – Contact the Governance staff who will guide you as to the best committee meeting for you to attend. Council is not able to make a decision on your presentation but may refer your issue to staff for further report.

Talk to us at an event – Keep an eye out on when Elected Members and Council staff will be out and about in your community.

Sign up to our Online News – Join our mailing list and we will keep you informed of what’s happening at Council and in the Western Bay.

Alternatively you can email us at haveyoursay@westernbay.govt.nz.