Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 7, 2022 3:27:07 GMT 12
HASTINGS MĀORI WARD CONFIRMED
The Local Government Commission has today confirmed Hastings’ representation arrangements for this year’s local body elections, with the inclusion of the Takitimu Māori ward....
insidegovernment.co.nz/hastings-maori-ward-confirmed/
ROTORUA MĀORI WARD LOCAL BILL LAW CHANGE BID TO FACE MPS' VOTES
A bill that could enable an equal number of Māori ward and general ward seats in Rotorua's council if passed into law will encounter its first significant hurdle today – its first reading in Parliament.
The Rotorua District Council (Representation Arrangements) Bill was drafted by the council to enable the model, which is currently unlawful under the Local Electoral Act.
The Local Electoral Act has formula that limits the number of Māori ward seats based on population sizes.
The bill seeks an exemption for the Rotorua district from that rule......
www.nzherald.co.nz/kahu/rotorua-maori-ward-local-bill-law-change-bid-to-face-mps-votes/AG3HQRIOSDUZI5DC7E6Z534D6A/
The Local Government Commission has today confirmed Hastings’ representation arrangements for this year’s local body elections, with the inclusion of the Takitimu Māori ward....
insidegovernment.co.nz/hastings-maori-ward-confirmed/
ROTORUA MĀORI WARD LOCAL BILL LAW CHANGE BID TO FACE MPS' VOTES
A bill that could enable an equal number of Māori ward and general ward seats in Rotorua's council if passed into law will encounter its first significant hurdle today – its first reading in Parliament.
The Rotorua District Council (Representation Arrangements) Bill was drafted by the council to enable the model, which is currently unlawful under the Local Electoral Act.
The Local Electoral Act has formula that limits the number of Māori ward seats based on population sizes.
The bill seeks an exemption for the Rotorua district from that rule......
www.nzherald.co.nz/kahu/rotorua-maori-ward-local-bill-law-change-bid-to-face-mps-votes/AG3HQRIOSDUZI5DC7E6Z534D6A/