Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 24, 2021 3:29:50 GMT 12
ALL COUNCILLORS NOW SIT ON BAY OF PLENTY REGIONAL COUNCIL'S MĀORI COMMITTEE
For the first time, all Bay of Plenty Regional councillors now sit on its Komiti Māori committee.
Kohi Māori constituency councillor Toi Kai Rakau Iti said it was the first step in a longer journey the council must walk.
Before a vote earlier this month, only seven of the 14 regional councillors sat on the committee.
Now all are required to attend.
"All of council has a responsibility to engage and partner with Māori," Iti said......
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/all-councillors-now-sit-on-bay-of-plenty-regional-councils-maori-committee/VKMPM2J2EXLAVOFTA74C2DGO5E/
For the first time, all Bay of Plenty Regional councillors now sit on its Komiti Māori committee.
Kohi Māori constituency councillor Toi Kai Rakau Iti said it was the first step in a longer journey the council must walk.
Before a vote earlier this month, only seven of the 14 regional councillors sat on the committee.
Now all are required to attend.
"All of council has a responsibility to engage and partner with Māori," Iti said......
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/all-councillors-now-sit-on-bay-of-plenty-regional-councils-maori-committee/VKMPM2J2EXLAVOFTA74C2DGO5E/