Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 17, 2017 16:24:22 GMT 12
MANAWATŪ DISTRICT COUNCIL GUARANTEES MĀORI SEATS AT NEXT ELECTION
The Manawatu District Council will have guaranteed Māori seats at the council table come the next local government election after a close-run vote.
The council on Wednesday voted 6-4 in favour of having one or more Māori wards at the next local government elections in 2019.
The proposal allows those registered in the Māori electorate to elect a person to the council table and can be challenged if 5 per cent of voters demand a poll before February 21.
The decision was met with praise from some councillors, who said it would enable the council to uphold its Treaty of Waitangi obligations, but drew criticism from others, who said it was unnecessary......
www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/98923312/manawat-district-council-guarantees-mori-seats-at-next-election
The Manawatu District Council will have guaranteed Māori seats at the council table come the next local government election after a close-run vote.
The council on Wednesday voted 6-4 in favour of having one or more Māori wards at the next local government elections in 2019.
The proposal allows those registered in the Māori electorate to elect a person to the council table and can be challenged if 5 per cent of voters demand a poll before February 21.
The decision was met with praise from some councillors, who said it would enable the council to uphold its Treaty of Waitangi obligations, but drew criticism from others, who said it was unnecessary......
www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/98923312/manawat-district-council-guarantees-mori-seats-at-next-election