Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 21, 2020 3:50:14 GMT 12
OPOTIKI COUNCIL NOT INTRODUCING MAORI WARDS
Opotiki District Council have decided they will not be introducing Maori wards in the next local body elections in 2022.
Instead, the council are going to hold a poll at the same time as the election, to ask the community whether they want Maori wards on the council.
The report recommended that bringing in Maori wards without fully understanding all of the consequences would be very foolish.
Mayor Lyn Riesterer says they need to hear from the community first, before making a big change........
www.1xx.co.nz/local-news/2020/11/20/opotiki-council-not-introducing-maori-wards-in-next-local-body-elections
THERE ARE FRESH CALLS FOR MĀORI SEATS AT AUCKLAND COUNCIL, A DECADE AFTER THE SUPERCITY WAS FORMED.
It comes as requirement for public polls when creating Māori seats looks like it will be removed.
The Royal Commission that recommended the amalgamation in November 2010 also proposed Māori seats be part of the new council.
While Māori seats in the new supercity were scrapped, an Independent Māori Statutory Board (IMSB) was established to promote issues significant to Māori and ensure the council followed the Treaty of Waitangi.......
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/431045/auckland-council-relationships-with-urban-maori-versus-mana-whenua-under-scrutiny
Opotiki District Council have decided they will not be introducing Maori wards in the next local body elections in 2022.
Instead, the council are going to hold a poll at the same time as the election, to ask the community whether they want Maori wards on the council.
The report recommended that bringing in Maori wards without fully understanding all of the consequences would be very foolish.
Mayor Lyn Riesterer says they need to hear from the community first, before making a big change........
www.1xx.co.nz/local-news/2020/11/20/opotiki-council-not-introducing-maori-wards-in-next-local-body-elections
THERE ARE FRESH CALLS FOR MĀORI SEATS AT AUCKLAND COUNCIL, A DECADE AFTER THE SUPERCITY WAS FORMED.
It comes as requirement for public polls when creating Māori seats looks like it will be removed.
The Royal Commission that recommended the amalgamation in November 2010 also proposed Māori seats be part of the new council.
While Māori seats in the new supercity were scrapped, an Independent Māori Statutory Board (IMSB) was established to promote issues significant to Māori and ensure the council followed the Treaty of Waitangi.......
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/431045/auckland-council-relationships-with-urban-maori-versus-mana-whenua-under-scrutiny