Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 4, 2021 2:45:48 GMT 12
MĀORI WARDS 'NATURAL' NEXT STEP IN HAMILTON
Introducing Māori wards in Hamilton is a “natural next step” and should happen in time for the 2022 elections, a Māori leader says.
Iwi leaders have previously opted against pursuing Māori electoral wards in the city, concerned at the prospect of a citizen-initiated poll undoing their hard-fought gains.
“I unreservedly, unapologetically support the creation of Māori wards and it would be a natural next step,” Te Pora Thompson-Evans said......
www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/local-government/124121369/mori-wards-natural-next-step-in-hamilton
SMOOTHING THE PATH FOR MĀORI WARDS PLEASES MANY IN MANAWATŪ REGION
Palmerston North and Manawatū councils could resolve to have Māori wards in the 2022 local body elections.
Changes to the Local Electoral Act proposed by Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta would remove the obstacle posed by the outcome of binding polls in 2018.....
www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/124124607/smoothing-the-path-for-mori-wards-pleases-many-in-manawat-regoin
Introducing Māori wards in Hamilton is a “natural next step” and should happen in time for the 2022 elections, a Māori leader says.
Iwi leaders have previously opted against pursuing Māori electoral wards in the city, concerned at the prospect of a citizen-initiated poll undoing their hard-fought gains.
“I unreservedly, unapologetically support the creation of Māori wards and it would be a natural next step,” Te Pora Thompson-Evans said......
www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/local-government/124121369/mori-wards-natural-next-step-in-hamilton
SMOOTHING THE PATH FOR MĀORI WARDS PLEASES MANY IN MANAWATŪ REGION
Palmerston North and Manawatū councils could resolve to have Māori wards in the 2022 local body elections.
Changes to the Local Electoral Act proposed by Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta would remove the obstacle posed by the outcome of binding polls in 2018.....
www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/124124607/smoothing-the-path-for-mori-wards-pleases-many-in-manawat-regoin