Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 5, 2021 4:40:27 GMT 12
DEMOCRACY ACTION NEWSLETTER – November 21
As predicted in last month’s newsletter, Mahuta’s jackboots have made a re-appearance, this time squashing another Labour 2020 election promise - to wit: “Labour will ensure the major decisions about local democracy involve full participation of the local population from the outset.”
In the decision to mandate its Three Waters reforms through legislation, the government has trampled on the mana of the vast majority of councils who have given this policy a big thumbs down. The anger expressed by many councillors is fully justified. Please see Outrage at power grab - “a dark day for democracy” for more on this issue, with suggested actions you can take......
www.democracyaction.org.nz/november_2021
As predicted in last month’s newsletter, Mahuta’s jackboots have made a re-appearance, this time squashing another Labour 2020 election promise - to wit: “Labour will ensure the major decisions about local democracy involve full participation of the local population from the outset.”
In the decision to mandate its Three Waters reforms through legislation, the government has trampled on the mana of the vast majority of councils who have given this policy a big thumbs down. The anger expressed by many councillors is fully justified. Please see Outrage at power grab - “a dark day for democracy” for more on this issue, with suggested actions you can take......
www.democracyaction.org.nz/november_2021