We have been thinking about what makes a good city from a kid's point of view. It has been heartening to see that most students like Wellington and think it already is a city with many positive qualities. But, as with most things, there is room for improvement. Finding out about how the democratic process works has inspired us to share our thoughts with our Local Government. We have met Regional Councillor Yadana Saw on a few occasions and she has encouraged student participation in decision making, inviting us to make submissions to the Regional Council Long Term Environmental Plan.
Issues of concern for kids include safety, entertainment, transport and the environment. We have been writing letters to communicate these ideas and try to persuade the decision makers to take our us seriously.
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