Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 28, 2022 3:51:31 GMT 12
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION PROCESSES LOOKING UP FOR 2025
Improvements to the processes of electing councils at 2025 local government elections have been introduced to Parliament.
Local Government Minister, Nanaia Mahuta said the legislation covered decisions about Māori wards, councillors numbers at Auckland Council, more consistent rules for ‘coin toss’ election ties, and electronic nomination filing.
The Minister said Councils have been able to create Māori wards to improve Māori representation for 20 years, but the option was underutilised until Parliament removed the barrier of the binding poll provision last year. This legislation is the second stage of improvements.
“Under the proposed changes, when councils undertake their regular Representation Review every six years, the first step must be a decision about whether to establish Māori wards or constituencies. Currently there is no obligation to consider Māori wards at all,” said Ms Mahuta.
Other changes remove the cap of 20 elected representatives at Auckland Council, to reflect the city’s growing population and allow for potential Māori wards, the Minister said.....
insidegovernment.co.nz/lg-election-processes-looking-up-for-2025/
Improvements to the processes of electing councils at 2025 local government elections have been introduced to Parliament.
Local Government Minister, Nanaia Mahuta said the legislation covered decisions about Māori wards, councillors numbers at Auckland Council, more consistent rules for ‘coin toss’ election ties, and electronic nomination filing.
The Minister said Councils have been able to create Māori wards to improve Māori representation for 20 years, but the option was underutilised until Parliament removed the barrier of the binding poll provision last year. This legislation is the second stage of improvements.
“Under the proposed changes, when councils undertake their regular Representation Review every six years, the first step must be a decision about whether to establish Māori wards or constituencies. Currently there is no obligation to consider Māori wards at all,” said Ms Mahuta.
Other changes remove the cap of 20 elected representatives at Auckland Council, to reflect the city’s growing population and allow for potential Māori wards, the Minister said.....
insidegovernment.co.nz/lg-election-processes-looking-up-for-2025/