Entry received from: Wellington City Council
Category: The Department of Internal Affairs Award for Excellence in Community Engagement
In September and October 2023, Wellington City Council (WCC) piloted its first Citizens’ Assembly, the second carried out by a government organisation in Aotearoa New Zealand. Forty-two diverse Wellingtonians met over four weekends in September and October to deliberate and contribute towards the city’s Long-term Plan 2024-34. The Assembly produced a report with 10 recommendations, accepted by Council in November 2023.
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