Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 9, 2024 5:13:24 GMT 12
MĀORI WARD VALUE PROVED IN PRACTICE SAYS MAHUTA
Former local government minister Naiaia Mahuta says the Government’s intention to bring back binding referenda for Māori wards is a backwards step.
She says the aim of local government should be to give people a say in what’s happening in their community.
In many parts of Aotearoa, such as the far North, Bay of Plenty and other pockets around the country, Māori make up the majority of the population but have not been represented in a way that reflect their contribution to community well-being, regional growth and economic development.....
www.teaonews.co.nz/2024/04/08/maori-ward-value-proved-in-practice-says-mahuta/
Former local government minister Naiaia Mahuta says the Government’s intention to bring back binding referenda for Māori wards is a backwards step.
She says the aim of local government should be to give people a say in what’s happening in their community.
In many parts of Aotearoa, such as the far North, Bay of Plenty and other pockets around the country, Māori make up the majority of the population but have not been represented in a way that reflect their contribution to community well-being, regional growth and economic development.....
www.teaonews.co.nz/2024/04/08/maori-ward-value-proved-in-practice-says-mahuta/