Virtual reality goggles help council win award
to the best of their ability, but to do that, they need to get the feedback to see what is important to those who live in their district.
“Waipa¯ went above and beyond, employing a range of techniques including virtual reality, social media, and traditional channels, to great effect.
“The community clearly responded to this approach, as witnessed by the tens of thousands they reached through social media, and the significant uptick in submissions on the plan.
“Waipa¯ District Council should be very proud of the work they put into this project, and the results they achieved.”
In July, council won the Local Government New Zealand Fulton Hogan Excellence Award for its work in sharing and promoting Waipa¯ ’s history.
Last month Waipa¯ was one of three councils highly commended for its 10-Year Plan consultation documents by the Society of Local Government Managers.