Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 10, 2022 3:06:43 GMT 12
GOVERNMENT ASKS FOR HELP TO FIX MĀORI ELECTORAL LAW, BUT IT NEEDS SUPPORT
The Government wants to change electoral laws to make it easier for Māori to change whether they vote for candidates in Māori or general electorate seats - but National could scupper the proposal, which requires support from both major parties to succeed.
Currently, Māori can only elect to switch rolls once every five years, despite elections occurring every three years.
Proponents of change, including Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi, have called the rule "racist" and argued it should be changed to make it easier to switch rolls.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/government-asks-for-help-to-fix-maori-electoral-law-but-it-needs-support/M62KXPEHZ2ND3MZLQJXOMBIWOA/
More on the above here > Government to introduce changes to 'racist' Māori electoral voting laws; National vows to block it
The Government wants to change electoral laws to make it easier for Māori to change whether they vote for candidates in Māori or general electorate seats - but National could scupper the proposal, which requires support from both major parties to succeed.
Currently, Māori can only elect to switch rolls once every five years, despite elections occurring every three years.
Proponents of change, including Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi, have called the rule "racist" and argued it should be changed to make it easier to switch rolls.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/government-asks-for-help-to-fix-maori-electoral-law-but-it-needs-support/M62KXPEHZ2ND3MZLQJXOMBIWOA/
More on the above here > Government to introduce changes to 'racist' Māori electoral voting laws; National vows to block it