The value of localism

Localism leads to more effective and efficient solutions and decisions.

It also increases trust in local government and improves the credibility and legitimacy of local government decisions. Greater trust in decisions drives people’s confidence that getting involved locally can meaningfully affect outcomes.

Localism can deliver:

improved effectiveness of council expenditure
better and more sustainable social and economic outcomes
committed partners and allies to assist councils to achieve their objectives
a more engaged society with stronger communities, where people feel connected to decisions that impact them, their whānau and their communities
re-energised local democratic processes, systems and structures.

It’s win-win for the public, local government and central government.