Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 11, 2018 17:18:24 GMT 12
PETERS SAYS MAORI ROLL NOT NEEDED UNDER MMP
New Zealand First's Leader says he's not surprised there's been a drop in Maori electoral roll numbers.
Those eligible for the Maori roll are being given the chance to choose whether to stay there, or opt for the general roll.
More than 2,000 had left the roll after just a month into the Maori Election Option process.
Winston Peters says Maori have seen a massive increase in representation under MMP.
"Despite enormous publicity, Maori people are voting with their feet. Maori people see us as one country despite our various historical and cultural backgrounds."......
www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/peters-says-maori-roll-not-needed-under-mmp/
More on the above here > Māori voters opt for General Roll
New Zealand First's Leader says he's not surprised there's been a drop in Maori electoral roll numbers.
Those eligible for the Maori roll are being given the chance to choose whether to stay there, or opt for the general roll.
More than 2,000 had left the roll after just a month into the Maori Election Option process.
Winston Peters says Maori have seen a massive increase in representation under MMP.
"Despite enormous publicity, Maori people are voting with their feet. Maori people see us as one country despite our various historical and cultural backgrounds."......
www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/peters-says-maori-roll-not-needed-under-mmp/
More on the above here > Māori voters opt for General Roll