Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 31, 2022 3:21:48 GMT 12
ANOTHER MAORI SEAT AT TABLE
Mana whenua have been granted another seat at the governance table as the Otago Regional Council develops its pivotal land and water plan.
Councillors added a permanent seat on the council’s land and water plan governance group for Southland’s Ngai Tahu ki Murihiku at a council meeting in a 7-3 vote.
Several councillors said Murihiku runanga deserved a place at the table, but questions were raised about a perceived imbalance a potential fifth seat for mana whenua could create.....
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/another-maori-seat-table
Mana whenua have been granted another seat at the governance table as the Otago Regional Council develops its pivotal land and water plan.
Councillors added a permanent seat on the council’s land and water plan governance group for Southland’s Ngai Tahu ki Murihiku at a council meeting in a 7-3 vote.
Several councillors said Murihiku runanga deserved a place at the table, but questions were raised about a perceived imbalance a potential fifth seat for mana whenua could create.....
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/another-maori-seat-table