Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 24, 2020 2:32:38 GMT 12
GISBORNE COUNCIL SEEKS COMMUNITY VIEWS ON MĀORI WARDS
Council is seeking further community feedback on whether it should introduce Māori Wards for Tairāwhiti in time for the 2022 local election.
Parliament developed the option of Māori Wards as a way to improve the role of Māori in local government processes.
Similar to the Māori Parliamentary seats, Māori Wards establish areas where only those on the Māori electoral roll vote for the candidates.
Council will then hold an extraordinary meeting on 23 November to consider Māori Wards......
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2010/S00471/council-seeks-community-views-on-maori-wards.htm
Council is seeking further community feedback on whether it should introduce Māori Wards for Tairāwhiti in time for the 2022 local election.
Parliament developed the option of Māori Wards as a way to improve the role of Māori in local government processes.
Similar to the Māori Parliamentary seats, Māori Wards establish areas where only those on the Māori electoral roll vote for the candidates.
Council will then hold an extraordinary meeting on 23 November to consider Māori Wards......
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2010/S00471/council-seeks-community-views-on-maori-wards.htm