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Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 25, 2021 5:50:55 GMT 12
MĀORI WARD DECISION 'NOT GUARANTEED' AND LEGISLATION STILL NEEDED, SAYS EX-NEW PLYMOUTH MAYOR ANDREW JUDDThe decision by the four Taranaki councils to approve Māori wards is not the end of the process, a former mayor who lost his political career for championing the cause has warned. “Don’t think that by any stretch of the imagination that by having established a Māori ward seat it means we have arrived at our destination,” said Andrew Judd. “It’s actually only part of the journey. “Not to put a damper on this, but we need perspective. This decision can still be overturned every six years. It’s part of representation reviews, so it’s not guaranteed.”….. www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/300314538/mori-ward-decision-not-guaranteed-and-legislation-still-needed-says-exnew-plymouth-mayor-andrew-judd
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