Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 14, 2021 4:00:45 GMT 12
TAITOKERAU IWI LEADERS AND NORTHLAND MAYORS MEET TO RESET AND STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIP
Due to the uneven response and increased anxiety regards the Northern Councils (Far North, Whangarei, Northern Regional) approach to Māori Wards, Significant Natural Areas and the latest rounds of consultation on the Three Waters reform, Te Kahu ō Taonui requested Mayors to meet kānohi ki te kānohi on July 6th in Kaikohe which revealed the urgent need for improved communication and co-ordination among Councils especially relating to contentious issues relating to whenua, wai and community.
Attendees noted that significant changes being led out by Central Government will materially change the local government landscape in Te Tai Tokerau and it is vital there is both mana whenua and local/regional voice as these developments unfold.......
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2107/S00180/taitokerau-iwi-leaders-and-northland-mayors-meet-to-reset-and-strengthen-relationship.htm
Due to the uneven response and increased anxiety regards the Northern Councils (Far North, Whangarei, Northern Regional) approach to Māori Wards, Significant Natural Areas and the latest rounds of consultation on the Three Waters reform, Te Kahu ō Taonui requested Mayors to meet kānohi ki te kānohi on July 6th in Kaikohe which revealed the urgent need for improved communication and co-ordination among Councils especially relating to contentious issues relating to whenua, wai and community.
Attendees noted that significant changes being led out by Central Government will materially change the local government landscape in Te Tai Tokerau and it is vital there is both mana whenua and local/regional voice as these developments unfold.......
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2107/S00180/taitokerau-iwi-leaders-and-northland-mayors-meet-to-reset-and-strengthen-relationship.htm