The new NPDC Public Engagement Committee has their first meeting on 4th Februray. Requests to speak close on Sunday 25th January.

One of the new Committee’s with the new team of elected officials at the NPDC is the Public Engagement Committee.

• If you have any burning issues you want to talk about, requests to speak at the very first meeting on 4^th February close on Sunday 25 January.

These meetings are designed to have more user friendly times for people who work – 5.30pm start times.

Why have this Committee ?

The purpose of the new committee is to give people the opportunity to speak directly with Councillors about the issues that matter most to you. The new forum has been created to encourage open, meaningful conversations and constructive engagement between the community and elected members.

Anything you want to raise in a meeting must be a Council related matter.

Councillors are looking for you to bring your ideas, suggestions and things of concern to the meetings, where you can speak more openly, with more flexible time to speak, and more of an opportunity for questions.

Many of the new Councillors ran for Council as they want to solve issues and listen to the Community. This is your chance to be heard directly, by the people you voted for. 

The committee won’t be able to make decisions or direct council actions, but this forum will provide valuable feedback to the Councillors and Council.

• Who is on the Public Engagement Committee ?

Chairperson: Cr Murray Chong
Deputy Chairperson: Cr John Woodward.

Members
Mayor Max Brough
Cr EJ Barrett
Cr Graham Chard
Cr Christine Fabish
Cr Damon Fox
Cr Kerry Vosseler

Requests to speak should be emailed to:

governanceteam@npdc.govt.nz

When sending your request to speak, please include:

• Your name, and the names of all speakers if more than one will be presenting.
• The topic you want to talk on.
• How long you need.

If you have a presentation to show on the overhead screen, these will need to be provided two working days before the meeting.

The Governance team will come back to you to confirm details, timings and if any further information is required.

If the NPDC don't receive any requests, the Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson may make the call to cancel the meeting, so make sure you book a slot if there is something you want to say.