Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 30, 2020 4:13:36 GMT 12
FAR NORTH DISTRICT COUNCIL WILL REMAIN WITHOUT A MĀORI WARD AFTER DEADLOCK VOTE
The Far North District Council will not have a Māori ward at the next local body elections after a vote by the council today ended in a deadlock of five votes for and five votes against.
The result of an even split in votes means the status quo remains.
Mayor John Carter, who voted against the motion, says the problem at the moment is there is too much misunderstanding and racism about the move for an informed decision to be made by the council.....
www.teaomaori.news/far-north-district-council-will-remain-without-maori-ward-after-deadlock-vote
The Far North District Council will not have a Māori ward at the next local body elections after a vote by the council today ended in a deadlock of five votes for and five votes against.
The result of an even split in votes means the status quo remains.
Mayor John Carter, who voted against the motion, says the problem at the moment is there is too much misunderstanding and racism about the move for an informed decision to be made by the council.....
www.teaomaori.news/far-north-district-council-will-remain-without-maori-ward-after-deadlock-vote