Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 6, 2024 4:44:08 GMT 12
WE’RE RESTORING LOCAL DEMOCRACY - GOVT IS “FULLY ALIGNED” WITH MAORI WARD LEGISLATION
The Government says it's fully aligned around the coalition commitment to make a U-turn on Māori wards.
A new bill requires the provision of Māori wards to be decided by community referendum, beginning with the next local body election.
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown told Mike Hosking that the Government's working as quickly as it can to instate the legislation from 2028.
He says some councils that don't wish to poll ahead of the next local election, have the ability to reverse the decision to establish Māori wards in the interim.....
www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/simeon-brown-local-government-minister-on-the-decision-to-subject-maori-wards-to-community-referendum/
‘GOVERNMENT PUTS AN END TO LABOUR’S HIJACK ON LOCAL DEMOCRACY’
Responding to the Government’s decision to restore binding referenda for local councils in determining whether or not to establish Māori wards, Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager Connor Molloy, said:
“It is a fundamental right of voters to have the final say on the design of their electoral systems. Changing this without gaining the consent of the public via referendum undermines New Zealand’s proud history of democracy.
“Electors should be able to vote on, and veto, fundamental changes to their local voting system. It’s refreshing to see the new Government restoring this necessary democratic convention.....
www.voxy.co.nz/politics/government-puts-an-end-to-labours-hijack-on-local-democracy/13287/
The Government says it's fully aligned around the coalition commitment to make a U-turn on Māori wards.
A new bill requires the provision of Māori wards to be decided by community referendum, beginning with the next local body election.
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown told Mike Hosking that the Government's working as quickly as it can to instate the legislation from 2028.
He says some councils that don't wish to poll ahead of the next local election, have the ability to reverse the decision to establish Māori wards in the interim.....
www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/simeon-brown-local-government-minister-on-the-decision-to-subject-maori-wards-to-community-referendum/
‘GOVERNMENT PUTS AN END TO LABOUR’S HIJACK ON LOCAL DEMOCRACY’
Responding to the Government’s decision to restore binding referenda for local councils in determining whether or not to establish Māori wards, Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager Connor Molloy, said:
“It is a fundamental right of voters to have the final say on the design of their electoral systems. Changing this without gaining the consent of the public via referendum undermines New Zealand’s proud history of democracy.
“Electors should be able to vote on, and veto, fundamental changes to their local voting system. It’s refreshing to see the new Government restoring this necessary democratic convention.....
www.voxy.co.nz/politics/government-puts-an-end-to-labours-hijack-on-local-democracy/13287/