Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 3, 2022 4:53:10 GMT 12
NATIONAL ‘DISAPPOINTED’ NO COMPROMISE ON MĀORI ELECTORAL ROLL OPTIONS
National says it is “disappointed” the Government has ignored its concerns around a bill to allow Māori to change electoral rolls right up to election day, especially given it needs their support to pass.
Currently, Māori can only switch between the Māori and general electoral rolls once every five to six years during a four-month slot after the census, despite elections occurring every three years.
The last Māori Electoral Option was in 2018 and the next is due in 2024.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/national-disappointed-no-compromise-on-maori-electoral-roll-options/2WIY6POERZB6TNVVCBMJJIK24A/
National says it is “disappointed” the Government has ignored its concerns around a bill to allow Māori to change electoral rolls right up to election day, especially given it needs their support to pass.
Currently, Māori can only switch between the Māori and general electoral rolls once every five to six years during a four-month slot after the census, despite elections occurring every three years.
The last Māori Electoral Option was in 2018 and the next is due in 2024.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/national-disappointed-no-compromise-on-maori-electoral-roll-options/2WIY6POERZB6TNVVCBMJJIK24A/