Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 14, 2022 5:31:25 GMT 12
CHANGE FOR MAORI VOTERS
A “barrier to participation” for Maori voters is set to be removed.
But due to a lengthy process ahead, it won’t be in time for this year’s local government elections.
Justice Minister Kris Faafoi said that the Maori Electoral Option would be changed to allow Maori voters to switch electoral rolls at any time.
The bill is expected to be introduced to the House in the coming weeks and was expected to come into force in March 2023, in time for the 2023 General Election.....
times-age.co.nz/change-for-maori-voters-2/
A “barrier to participation” for Maori voters is set to be removed.
But due to a lengthy process ahead, it won’t be in time for this year’s local government elections.
Justice Minister Kris Faafoi said that the Maori Electoral Option would be changed to allow Maori voters to switch electoral rolls at any time.
The bill is expected to be introduced to the House in the coming weeks and was expected to come into force in March 2023, in time for the 2023 General Election.....
times-age.co.nz/change-for-maori-voters-2/