Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 11, 2021 3:30:20 GMT 12
KAIKŌURA EX-COUNCILLOR PUSHES CASE FOR MĀORI WARD: 'NATURAL NEXT STEP'
Former Kaikōura District councillor Celeste Harnett raised the issue in the public forum at the council's February meeting, in the wake of the recent law change on Māori representation.
"Currently even with a strengthened iwi-partner relationship... council still does not have an elected member who is able to competently represent the Māori perspective and who is fully mandated by a majority of Māori voters," Harnett said......
www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/438086/kaikoura-ex-councillor-pushes-case-for-maori-ward-natural-next-step
COUNCIL SEEKING FEEDBACK ON ESTABLISHMENT OF MĀORI WARDS
The community will have a chance to have its say on the introduction of Māori wards, following a decision yesterday by Taupō District Council.
“The decision to seek feedback means we have a chance to further engage with our community on its views and take them into consideration as we look forward to the 2022 elections.”
Mr Trewavas said this meant the community would be able to give feedback online or by post from next Friday, March 19, which would be considered by councillors at the April council meeting......
www.taupodc.govt.nz/council/news?item=id:2dbqtpuzi1cxbykm6z6f
Former Kaikōura District councillor Celeste Harnett raised the issue in the public forum at the council's February meeting, in the wake of the recent law change on Māori representation.
"Currently even with a strengthened iwi-partner relationship... council still does not have an elected member who is able to competently represent the Māori perspective and who is fully mandated by a majority of Māori voters," Harnett said......
www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/438086/kaikoura-ex-councillor-pushes-case-for-maori-ward-natural-next-step
COUNCIL SEEKING FEEDBACK ON ESTABLISHMENT OF MĀORI WARDS
The community will have a chance to have its say on the introduction of Māori wards, following a decision yesterday by Taupō District Council.
“The decision to seek feedback means we have a chance to further engage with our community on its views and take them into consideration as we look forward to the 2022 elections.”
Mr Trewavas said this meant the community would be able to give feedback online or by post from next Friday, March 19, which would be considered by councillors at the April council meeting......
www.taupodc.govt.nz/council/news?item=id:2dbqtpuzi1cxbykm6z6f