Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 15, 2021 5:59:54 GMT 12
MĀORI REPRESENTATION MATTERS AND LOCAL COUNCILS WANT TO HEAR MĀORI VOICES - THAT'S DEMOCRACY
More local councils around the country are introducing Maori wards to give improved representation to Tangata Whenua.
The moves draw criticism from some, claiming it is anti-democratic. How do you respond to those claims?
An MP from each side of the house gives their views…..
www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/300274525/mori-representation-matters-and-local-councils-want-to-hear-mori-voices--thats-democracy
KAIKŌURA COUNCIL TO WORKSHOP MĀORI WARD OPTION WITH RUNANGA
The Kaikōura District Council has grasped the nettle and agreed to tackle the question of whether to have a Māori ward.
The council voted in favour of a Māori ward in 2018 but had to revoke the decision after a public poll rejected it.
A recent law change removing the poll provision has given all councils a fresh chance to revisit the issue by May 21, if they want a Māori ward in time for the 2022 elections.
At their meeting last Wednesday, councillors voted unanimously to test the waters again. The move follows recent discussions with Te Runanga o Kaikōura…..
www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/300276745/kaikura-council-to-workshop-mori-ward-option-with-runanga
More local councils around the country are introducing Maori wards to give improved representation to Tangata Whenua.
The moves draw criticism from some, claiming it is anti-democratic. How do you respond to those claims?
An MP from each side of the house gives their views…..
www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/300274525/mori-representation-matters-and-local-councils-want-to-hear-mori-voices--thats-democracy
KAIKŌURA COUNCIL TO WORKSHOP MĀORI WARD OPTION WITH RUNANGA
The Kaikōura District Council has grasped the nettle and agreed to tackle the question of whether to have a Māori ward.
The council voted in favour of a Māori ward in 2018 but had to revoke the decision after a public poll rejected it.
A recent law change removing the poll provision has given all councils a fresh chance to revisit the issue by May 21, if they want a Māori ward in time for the 2022 elections.
At their meeting last Wednesday, councillors voted unanimously to test the waters again. The move follows recent discussions with Te Runanga o Kaikōura…..
www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/300276745/kaikura-council-to-workshop-mori-ward-option-with-runanga