Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 11, 2021 4:27:27 GMT 12
MANAWATŪ IWI RESIGN FROM COUNCIL OVER MĀORI WARDS DECISION
Marae, iwi and hapū have broken ties with the Manawatū District Council over accusations of cowardice and disrespect.
Te Kōtui Reo Taumata, the Manawatū collective of tangata whenua, have expressed their dismay at the council's unwillingness to establish a Māori ward, and have vowed not to return to the council table until one is established.
Collective spokesperson Meihana Durie said the council’s move on May 6 to defer a decision on Māori wards ran the risk of the region appearing “backward” during a national move towards co-governance…..
www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/300303747/manawat-iwi-resign-from-council-over-mori-wards-decision
OVERWHELMING SUPPORT FOR MĀORI WARD IN WELLINGTON
Wellington City Council has received overwhelming support for establishing a Māori ward from next year, with 94 per cent of submitters backing the idea.
City councillors agreed in principle in March to establish a Māori ward subject to public feedback, which was carried out during April.
That feedback attracted 189 responses, with 177 in favour of the proposal and just 12 opposed.
The additional ward will be included in time for next year’s local body elections, and comes after councillors also agreed two weeks ago to establish iwi voting rights on all but one council committee from July……
www.stuff.co.nz/national/125078953/overwhelming-support-for-mori-ward-in-wellington
Marae, iwi and hapū have broken ties with the Manawatū District Council over accusations of cowardice and disrespect.
Te Kōtui Reo Taumata, the Manawatū collective of tangata whenua, have expressed their dismay at the council's unwillingness to establish a Māori ward, and have vowed not to return to the council table until one is established.
Collective spokesperson Meihana Durie said the council’s move on May 6 to defer a decision on Māori wards ran the risk of the region appearing “backward” during a national move towards co-governance…..
www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/300303747/manawat-iwi-resign-from-council-over-mori-wards-decision
OVERWHELMING SUPPORT FOR MĀORI WARD IN WELLINGTON
Wellington City Council has received overwhelming support for establishing a Māori ward from next year, with 94 per cent of submitters backing the idea.
City councillors agreed in principle in March to establish a Māori ward subject to public feedback, which was carried out during April.
That feedback attracted 189 responses, with 177 in favour of the proposal and just 12 opposed.
The additional ward will be included in time for next year’s local body elections, and comes after councillors also agreed two weeks ago to establish iwi voting rights on all but one council committee from July……
www.stuff.co.nz/national/125078953/overwhelming-support-for-mori-ward-in-wellington