Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 3, 2021 3:00:06 GMT 12
MĀORI WARDS: ‘THEY'VE WASTED OUR TIME'
A Māori wards advocate says Ruapehu District Council's refusal to lift its proposal for Māori ward seats from two to three is "another example" of why Māori turn their back on participation in local government.
Ruapehu District councillors voted down a move by its two Māori councillors to boost the number of proposed Māori ward seats following clear messages from marae hui that Māori want at least three seats for the new Māori ward being introduced next year.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/450634/maori-wards-they-ve-wasted-our-time
A Māori wards advocate says Ruapehu District Council's refusal to lift its proposal for Māori ward seats from two to three is "another example" of why Māori turn their back on participation in local government.
Ruapehu District councillors voted down a move by its two Māori councillors to boost the number of proposed Māori ward seats following clear messages from marae hui that Māori want at least three seats for the new Māori ward being introduced next year.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/450634/maori-wards-they-ve-wasted-our-time