Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 22, 2022 5:52:26 GMT 12
PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS ON ROTORUA MĀORI WARDS BILL EXTENDED AFTER CONCERNS ABOUT RUSHED PROCESS
The timeframe for public submissions on a bill to allow an equal number of Māori seats and general seats for Rotorua Lakes Council has been extended after criticism about the rushed process.
Submissions for the bill were initially only open for two weeks about 1400 had been received before it closed on Thursday – but on Thursday morning the Māori Affairs Select Committee agreed to a motion by National Party MPs to extend it for a further two weeks until May 4......