Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 15, 2022 4:41:01 GMT 12
MĀORI WARDS DID NOT INSPIRE VOTERS: WHAT NEXT TO BOOST DEMOCRACY?
Māori wards have been only half successful in Taranaki, with voter turnout for the new wards a third lower than overall turnout across the region.
Māori wards were created to increase representation and participation in local democracy: more Māori councillors and voters.
But despite widespread publicity for the Māori wards, there's no evidence of increased voting......
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/478732/maori-wards-did-not-inspire-voters-what-next-to-boost-democracy
Māori wards have been only half successful in Taranaki, with voter turnout for the new wards a third lower than overall turnout across the region.
Māori wards were created to increase representation and participation in local democracy: more Māori councillors and voters.
But despite widespread publicity for the Māori wards, there's no evidence of increased voting......
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/478732/maori-wards-did-not-inspire-voters-what-next-to-boost-democracy