Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 4, 2024 4:58:52 GMT 12
MĀORI WARDS: MINISTRY TAKES ISSUE WITH WAIPĀ COUNCIL INTERPRETATION
The Department of Internal Affairs has taken issue with reporting of Waipā District Council’s position on Māori wards, particularly the statement: “The Department of Internal Affairs advised individual councils would not be able to submit to the select committee.”
It says the information is incorrect and communities and councils will have the opportunity to provide feedback on this legislation during the select committee process.
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown stated this in his response to a written parliamentary question on the topic.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/waikato-news/news/maori-wards-ministry-takes-issue-with-waipa-council-interpretation/BXI7KHZ2S5GNDNICMUXYYYGHP4/
The Department of Internal Affairs has taken issue with reporting of Waipā District Council’s position on Māori wards, particularly the statement: “The Department of Internal Affairs advised individual councils would not be able to submit to the select committee.”
It says the information is incorrect and communities and councils will have the opportunity to provide feedback on this legislation during the select committee process.
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown stated this in his response to a written parliamentary question on the topic.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/waikato-news/news/maori-wards-ministry-takes-issue-with-waipa-council-interpretation/BXI7KHZ2S5GNDNICMUXYYYGHP4/