Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 19, 2023 4:06:24 GMT 12
FEARS FEW VOTING BOOTHS FOR MAORI
Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson says he hears concerns from Māori that access to voting will be difficult particularly for whānau in rural and cyclone affected areas.
“It’s really a worry, so we’ll be looking at it shortly, because Māori must be given the opportunity, because we’ve always said if we don’t get the opportunity then how fair is democracy.” says Minister Jackson.
In the meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Electoral commission says it’s unable to give exact roll numbers for Māori until next week. While number and location of Māori voting boxes won’t be available until the middle of September....
waateanews.com/2023/07/18/fears-few-voting-booths-for-maori/
Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson says he hears concerns from Māori that access to voting will be difficult particularly for whānau in rural and cyclone affected areas.
“It’s really a worry, so we’ll be looking at it shortly, because Māori must be given the opportunity, because we’ve always said if we don’t get the opportunity then how fair is democracy.” says Minister Jackson.
In the meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Electoral commission says it’s unable to give exact roll numbers for Māori until next week. While number and location of Māori voting boxes won’t be available until the middle of September....
waateanews.com/2023/07/18/fears-few-voting-booths-for-maori/