Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 30, 2019 16:08:07 GMT 12
INVERCARGILL CITY COUNCILLORS SWORN IN AT MARAE MEETING
Shadbolt and his councillors walked into the marae after iwi put a cloak around deputy mayor Toni Biddle, the only Maori on the council.
Shadbolt, when giving a speech in the marae, said having the first meeting at the site was a clear statement that the council wanted to see change and move forward as a team.
The mayor, who also sang a waiata for his marae hosts, noted there were many challenges ahead in the new term, including the CBD upgrade......
www.stuff.co.nz/national/116993684/invercargill-city-councillors-sworn-in-at-marae-meeting
Shadbolt and his councillors walked into the marae after iwi put a cloak around deputy mayor Toni Biddle, the only Maori on the council.
Shadbolt, when giving a speech in the marae, said having the first meeting at the site was a clear statement that the council wanted to see change and move forward as a team.
The mayor, who also sang a waiata for his marae hosts, noted there were many challenges ahead in the new term, including the CBD upgrade......
www.stuff.co.nz/national/116993684/invercargill-city-councillors-sworn-in-at-marae-meeting