Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 25, 2024 13:11:26 GMT 12
HISTORIC FIRST OFFICIAL COUNCIL MEETING ON A MARAE
Ruapehu District Council has held its first official hui on a marae today marking a significant development in their ambition to acknowledge Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improve opportunities for local iwi and hapu to be involved in Council processes.
Hosted by Ngāti Manunui at Kakahi Marae elected members, staff, and members of the public were welcomed with a powhiri prior to the start of the official hui.
Mayor Weston Kirton said that this hui marks a significant step forward in the Council’s ongoing efforts to integrate the values and perspectives of Māori into its governance and decision-making processes.....
voxy.co.nz/national/historic-first-official-council-meeting-on-a-marae/14827/
Ruapehu District Council has held its first official hui on a marae today marking a significant development in their ambition to acknowledge Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improve opportunities for local iwi and hapu to be involved in Council processes.
Hosted by Ngāti Manunui at Kakahi Marae elected members, staff, and members of the public were welcomed with a powhiri prior to the start of the official hui.
Mayor Weston Kirton said that this hui marks a significant step forward in the Council’s ongoing efforts to integrate the values and perspectives of Māori into its governance and decision-making processes.....
voxy.co.nz/national/historic-first-official-council-meeting-on-a-marae/14827/