Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 15, 2021 5:37:38 GMT 12
NINE NEW MĀORI WARD COUNCILLORS LIKELY FOR NORTHLAND
Nine new Māori ward councillors will likely join Northland's local government political lineup next year.
Of the region's proposed 44 local government councillors, 22 percent will come from new designated Māori wards for the first time, under representation reviews currently being considered.
Northland has among New Zealand's highest Māori population. About 50 percent of Far North people identify as Māori, along with 30 percent in Whangārei and 25 percent of Kaipara.
Four new Māori ward councillors will be from Far North District Council (FNDC), two from Whangarei District Council (WDC), one from Kaipara District Council (KDC) and two from Northland Regional Council (NRC).....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/451466/nine-new-maori-ward-councillors-likely-for-northland
Nine new Māori ward councillors will likely join Northland's local government political lineup next year.
Of the region's proposed 44 local government councillors, 22 percent will come from new designated Māori wards for the first time, under representation reviews currently being considered.
Northland has among New Zealand's highest Māori population. About 50 percent of Far North people identify as Māori, along with 30 percent in Whangārei and 25 percent of Kaipara.
Four new Māori ward councillors will be from Far North District Council (FNDC), two from Whangarei District Council (WDC), one from Kaipara District Council (KDC) and two from Northland Regional Council (NRC).....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/451466/nine-new-maori-ward-councillors-likely-for-northland