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KAIPARA DISTRICT COUNCIL BACKS NEW MĀORI WARD
Kaipara District Council has decided to establish a Māori ward at the next local body elections - despite 50 emails objecting to the proposal.
The controversial ward concept has long been discussed by the council and the Kaipara community.
Other councils around the country have also recently decided to establish Māori wards - but are facing opposition as ratepayers gather signatures to force a binding ratepayer poll on the topic.......
www.teaomaori.news/kaipara-district-council-backs-new-maori-ward
FAR NORTH COUNCIL EYES REFERENDUM RISK
Far North District Council is this week grappling with whether to establish a Māori ward.
Councillor Moko Tepania says he’s keen on the change, but the council’s decision can be overturned by a referendum sparked by a petition of just 5 percent of residents.
The options are to create a Māori seat and risk a referendum, front foot any challenge by holding a poll either now or at the next election, or do nothing......
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_news/MjU5MDc=/Paakiwaha/Far-North-Council-eyes-referendum-risk
Kaipara District Council has decided to establish a Māori ward at the next local body elections - despite 50 emails objecting to the proposal.
The controversial ward concept has long been discussed by the council and the Kaipara community.
Other councils around the country have also recently decided to establish Māori wards - but are facing opposition as ratepayers gather signatures to force a binding ratepayer poll on the topic.......
www.teaomaori.news/kaipara-district-council-backs-new-maori-ward
FAR NORTH COUNCIL EYES REFERENDUM RISK
Far North District Council is this week grappling with whether to establish a Māori ward.
Councillor Moko Tepania says he’s keen on the change, but the council’s decision can be overturned by a referendum sparked by a petition of just 5 percent of residents.
The options are to create a Māori seat and risk a referendum, front foot any challenge by holding a poll either now or at the next election, or do nothing......
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_news/MjU5MDc=/Paakiwaha/Far-North-Council-eyes-referendum-risk