Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 3, 2022 3:07:45 GMT 12
THE NEXT ROTORUA? GOVT LIKELY TO PASS NGĀI TAHU BILL
A bill to enshrine permanent Māori representation on Environment Canterbury (ECan), Canterbury's regional council, looks to pass shortly, after it was returned from select committee with minor changes.
The bill would mean up to two members of the council would be appointed by Ngāi Tahu, the iwi in that council's rohe, beginning with the local body elections this year.
The bill specifies that these members have the same rights and remuneration as elected councillors.....
www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/the-next-rotorua-government-likely-to-pass-ngai-tahu-bill-creating-permanent-representation-on-ecan/
A bill to enshrine permanent Māori representation on Environment Canterbury (ECan), Canterbury's regional council, looks to pass shortly, after it was returned from select committee with minor changes.
The bill would mean up to two members of the council would be appointed by Ngāi Tahu, the iwi in that council's rohe, beginning with the local body elections this year.
The bill specifies that these members have the same rights and remuneration as elected councillors.....
www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/the-next-rotorua-government-likely-to-pass-ngai-tahu-bill-creating-permanent-representation-on-ecan/