Submission details
| Submission ID | 12291 |
|---|---|
| Name | Helen Davies |
| Date | 7 July 2026 |
| How important is to address the challenges that come with working across boundaries |
Extremely important
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| How important is a growth-ready, rural-aware system |
Extremely important
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| How important is it to be better for ratepayers |
Somewhat important
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| How important is the best long-term outcome |
Extremely important
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| How important is effective decision-making |
Extremely important
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| How important is it to strengthen our voice |
Extremely important
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| How important is more engagement with local democracy |
Extremely important
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| How important is a resilient region |
Extremely important
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| How important is statutory and iwi alignment |
Extremely important
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| How important is it to be evidence-led |
Extremely important
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| Thinking about potential mergers with other councils, what, if any, opportunities do you see? |
That there are shared services creating efficiencies and that individuals in our wider community are given the same benefits not offered outside our rohe.
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| Thinking about potential mergers with other councils, what, if any, concerns do you have? |
That areas with smaller populations than Hamilton city lose their local voice and identity. What is right for urban dwellers may not be right for coastal,, rural or marae communities.
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| Are you giving feedback on behalf of an organisation? |
No, these are my own personal views
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