Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 16, 2018 17:17:08 GMT 12
COUNCILS PUSH FOR LOCAL CONTROL
Local Government New Zealand is pushing for a shift of power from central to local government.
Mr Cull says localism will give local citizens, iwi/Māori organisations, businesses and community groups a greater say.
The conference is the first since referendums overturned the attempts by five councils to create Māori seats, and other councils opted to not even try to increase Māori representation because of the fear of backlash.....
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_story_id/MTk2MDI=/Councils-push-for-local-control
Local Government New Zealand is pushing for a shift of power from central to local government.
Mr Cull says localism will give local citizens, iwi/Māori organisations, businesses and community groups a greater say.
The conference is the first since referendums overturned the attempts by five councils to create Māori seats, and other councils opted to not even try to increase Māori representation because of the fear of backlash.....
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_story_id/MTk2MDI=/Councils-push-for-local-control