Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 9, 2017 17:09:44 GMT 12
NO MAORI WARDS FOR NAPIER
Although Maori wards will not be established in Napier, its council has been encouraged to ensure Maori representation grows.
Yesterday the Napier City Council agreed to not establish Maori wards for the next two local elections, by accepting a recommendation from their Community Services Committee.
Maori wards work by giving those on the Maori electoral roll the opportunity to vote for Maori ward members, while those on the general roll vote for general elected members.
There could have been two Maori ward members. However consultation showed 78 per cent of 477 surveyed residents were against the idea.
www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503462&objectid=11941698
Although Maori wards will not be established in Napier, its council has been encouraged to ensure Maori representation grows.
Yesterday the Napier City Council agreed to not establish Maori wards for the next two local elections, by accepting a recommendation from their Community Services Committee.
Maori wards work by giving those on the Maori electoral roll the opportunity to vote for Maori ward members, while those on the general roll vote for general elected members.
There could have been two Maori ward members. However consultation showed 78 per cent of 477 surveyed residents were against the idea.
www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503462&objectid=11941698