Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 30, 2018 17:31:56 GMT 12
MAORI WARD POLLS: 'DISCRIMINATORY' OR A 'DEMOCRATIC PROCESS' - A LOOK AT BOTH SIDES OF THE ARGUMENT
The way Maori Wards are created on local councils have been called "discriminatory" against Maori, as it contains an extra step other wards are free of which critics says perpetuates already low Maori representation in local government.
However, others say the addition of a public poll is imperative and other measures should instead be taken to boost Maori representation......
www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/maori-ward-polls-discriminatory-democratic-process-look-both-sides-argument
The way Maori Wards are created on local councils have been called "discriminatory" against Maori, as it contains an extra step other wards are free of which critics says perpetuates already low Maori representation in local government.
However, others say the addition of a public poll is imperative and other measures should instead be taken to boost Maori representation......
www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/maori-ward-polls-discriminatory-democratic-process-look-both-sides-argument