Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 8, 2021 5:25:53 GMT 12
HAMILTON CITY COUNCIL TO RECONSIDER MĀORI WARDS FOR 2022
After a meeting between Southgate and Waikato-Tainui representatives on Tuesday the council was advised a majority of councillors had formally sought to revoke last week’s decision.
The Notice of Revocation will be addressed as part of the Long-Term Plan Council meeting on April 15.
This will allow for the council to ponder a new motion which considers putting Māori wards in place by the next election, after engaging with the wider community.
Waikato-Tainui said it would engage with councillors so that they are fully informed of Waikato Tainui’s perspective when they are approached to reconsider their position.
“We have agreed to work together to revoke last week’s decision and confirm another vote before the 21 May deadline and take the time in between to have necessary conversations with the community,” Te Arataura Chair Linda Te Aho said……
www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/124760283/hamilton-city-council-to-reconsider-mori-wards-for-2022
After a meeting between Southgate and Waikato-Tainui representatives on Tuesday the council was advised a majority of councillors had formally sought to revoke last week’s decision.
The Notice of Revocation will be addressed as part of the Long-Term Plan Council meeting on April 15.
This will allow for the council to ponder a new motion which considers putting Māori wards in place by the next election, after engaging with the wider community.
Waikato-Tainui said it would engage with councillors so that they are fully informed of Waikato Tainui’s perspective when they are approached to reconsider their position.
“We have agreed to work together to revoke last week’s decision and confirm another vote before the 21 May deadline and take the time in between to have necessary conversations with the community,” Te Arataura Chair Linda Te Aho said……
www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/124760283/hamilton-city-council-to-reconsider-mori-wards-for-2022