Taupo District Council seeks public feedback

As part of its on-going commitment to actively seek public opinion and involvement, the Taupo District Council is to conduct a survey of its residents and ratepayers.

“We have a responsibility to track how well our efforts are carrying through to our residents and ratepayers. The best way to do this is to interview a representative cross-section of people, and to have this done by an independent group to ensure impartiality,” says Deputy CEO Anne McLeod.

National Research Bureau, an independent market research company offering specialised services to Local Authorities throughout New Zealand, has been commissioned to undertake the survey and report back to the Council.

300 residents living in the district, and also 100 non-resident ratepayers living outside the district, will be telephoned using randomised selection methods, and asked their opinions on a wide ranging list of services and issues pertaining to the Council, and the services it delivers to residents and ratepayers.

This initiative is in the spirit of changes in local government, whereby Councils are urged to take a proactive stance in understanding and meeting residents’ and ratepayers' wishes.

The interviewing for the survey commences on Friday 24th April, and is expected to be completed on Wednesday 6th May.