Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 28, 2020 4:56:12 GMT 12
GREATER WELLINGTON REGIONAL COUNCIL TO CONSIDER MĀORI SEAT AT TABLE
Greater Wellington Regional Council will discuss introducing a Māori seat at its top table for its 2022 election.
The board of the authority, which manages environmental protection across Wairarapa, Hutt Valley, Kāpiti Coast, Porirua, and the capital, will consider the representation of a Māori constituency in its September meeting.
The news comes one week after South Wairarapa District Council voted to maintain the status quo on its electoral structures.
Changes put to the councillors included the option of a Māori ward.
Greater Wellington Regional Council last considered the matter in 2017 and, as an outcome, the status quo was retained.......
www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/422142/greater-wellington-regional-council-to-consider-maori-seat-at-table
Greater Wellington Regional Council will discuss introducing a Māori seat at its top table for its 2022 election.
The board of the authority, which manages environmental protection across Wairarapa, Hutt Valley, Kāpiti Coast, Porirua, and the capital, will consider the representation of a Māori constituency in its September meeting.
The news comes one week after South Wairarapa District Council voted to maintain the status quo on its electoral structures.
Changes put to the councillors included the option of a Māori ward.
Greater Wellington Regional Council last considered the matter in 2017 and, as an outcome, the status quo was retained.......
www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/422142/greater-wellington-regional-council-to-consider-maori-seat-at-table