Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 28, 2019 17:47:59 GMT 12
SHOULD THE HAMILTON CITY COUNCIL HAVE ELECTED MĀORI SEATS?
Yes:
Rudi du Plooy: Very emotive topic. There is great value in getting the Māori perspective on issues. How that fits in with a democratically elected governing body is a different thing altogether. I think it would be foolish not to have the input of Māori. Currently we have to function within the confines of the law.
Melaina Huaki: Yes, once the voting process in its entirety is fair then discussions in regards to ceasing this process can happen. A lot of people believe that it is not fair and that all candidates should earn their seat in the council. I get it, however, the same people also need to do a lot of self-reflection and engage in research to understand the history of our nation. Opinions like the example given above lack substance.
Dave Macpherson: Ultimately, but not immediately; iwi are not supporting that either. I support the current method of ensuring Māori representation on the primary Council committees.
No:
Peter Bos: I support present Māori representation with voting rights at council meetings. I support looking at the option of Māori seats.
Chris Davis: I think that Māori should be encouraged to stand and be voted in via the democratic process. I support full and thorough consultation with Māori as I do with all diverse communities in our city before decisions are made that impact people.
Martin Gallagher: At this time I personally favour continuation of the current model of Maangai Maaori representation on our council committees which has made a very positive contribution to our decision making, in view.
Angela O'Leary: Council has external appointments onto committees with one of these being, Maangai Māori representatives which I support. I do not support separate Māori seats.
www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/115848748/how-hamilton-west-council-candidates-stand-on-issues-impacting-the-city
Yes:
Rudi du Plooy: Very emotive topic. There is great value in getting the Māori perspective on issues. How that fits in with a democratically elected governing body is a different thing altogether. I think it would be foolish not to have the input of Māori. Currently we have to function within the confines of the law.
Melaina Huaki: Yes, once the voting process in its entirety is fair then discussions in regards to ceasing this process can happen. A lot of people believe that it is not fair and that all candidates should earn their seat in the council. I get it, however, the same people also need to do a lot of self-reflection and engage in research to understand the history of our nation. Opinions like the example given above lack substance.
Dave Macpherson: Ultimately, but not immediately; iwi are not supporting that either. I support the current method of ensuring Māori representation on the primary Council committees.
No:
Peter Bos: I support present Māori representation with voting rights at council meetings. I support looking at the option of Māori seats.
Chris Davis: I think that Māori should be encouraged to stand and be voted in via the democratic process. I support full and thorough consultation with Māori as I do with all diverse communities in our city before decisions are made that impact people.
Martin Gallagher: At this time I personally favour continuation of the current model of Maangai Maaori representation on our council committees which has made a very positive contribution to our decision making, in view.
Angela O'Leary: Council has external appointments onto committees with one of these being, Maangai Māori representatives which I support. I do not support separate Māori seats.
www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/115848748/how-hamilton-west-council-candidates-stand-on-issues-impacting-the-city