Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 26, 2021 3:58:51 GMT 12
NATIONAL'S FIRST ELECTION PROMISE: COLLINS VOWS TO OVERTURN 'UNDEMOCRATIC' MĀORI WARDS LAW CHANGE
Judith Collins is vowing to overturn the "undemocratic" law that scraps the ability for Māori wards to be overturned by a local poll, if National wins the election in 2023.
"The way we elect our councils is a fundamental part of our democracy. This legislation takes away the ability of New Zealanders to have a voice in this decision making," Collins said after the law passed.
"National isn't opposed to Māori wards if councils and their communities want them, but it is for communities to make this decision - a right the Government has robbed them of tonight......
www.msn.com/en-nz/news/national/national-s-first-election-promise-collins-vows-to-overturn-undemocratic-m%C4%81ori-wards-law-change/ar-BB1dZ5iH?ocid=msedgntp&fbclid=IwAR3NlcvLL6spz_AVyHDxvbcYLlUtWxKGCvIYjZ_xCvIyNxXQ7mKANHEu-OQ
Judith Collins is vowing to overturn the "undemocratic" law that scraps the ability for Māori wards to be overturned by a local poll, if National wins the election in 2023.
"The way we elect our councils is a fundamental part of our democracy. This legislation takes away the ability of New Zealanders to have a voice in this decision making," Collins said after the law passed.
"National isn't opposed to Māori wards if councils and their communities want them, but it is for communities to make this decision - a right the Government has robbed them of tonight......
www.msn.com/en-nz/news/national/national-s-first-election-promise-collins-vows-to-overturn-undemocratic-m%C4%81ori-wards-law-change/ar-BB1dZ5iH?ocid=msedgntp&fbclid=IwAR3NlcvLL6spz_AVyHDxvbcYLlUtWxKGCvIYjZ_xCvIyNxXQ7mKANHEu-OQ