Communications Survey

Tararua District Council’s recent communications survey has now closed, with 154 people taking the time to tell us how we’re doing – and how we can do better.

The annual survey, which ran from 19 May to 20 June 2025, is focused on understanding how residents like to receive information and what they want to hear more about.

Public feedback will directly inform improvements to the way Council shares updates about decisions, events, and services affecting Tararua communities.

Last year, community told council they wanted communications to:

• Provide more access to council meetings – meetings are now available to Live Stream on YouTube
• Make better use of radio advertising – contracts are now in place locally and regionally
• Create more audio-based communications – we’re using videos on Facebook to share info

The team will now review the results from this most recent survey and a summary of key findings (and what we’ll be changing as a result) will be shared on the Council website and Facebook page in August/September.

Anyone that took part in the survey went in the draw to win a $100 or $50 New World voucher – winners will be contacted directly.