Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 9, 2022 1:27:10 GMT 12
KAIPARA MAYOR BACKS DOWN ON KARAKIA BAN AFTER ‘FRANK’ DISCUSSION
The decison to ban karakia at Kaipara council meetings has been revoked after "an open and frank discussion", mayor Craig Jepson said in a statement this morning.
However today he said: "Agreement was reached that each councillor will have the opportunity on a rotating basis immediately prior to the opening of the ordinary council meeting to recite karakia, make statements of choice and forms of reflection."
Jepson said the purpose of the discussion was to accommodate the needs of all elected members.....
www.1news.co.nz/2022/12/08/kaipara-mayor-backs-down-on-karakia-ban-after-frank-discussion/
The decison to ban karakia at Kaipara council meetings has been revoked after "an open and frank discussion", mayor Craig Jepson said in a statement this morning.
However today he said: "Agreement was reached that each councillor will have the opportunity on a rotating basis immediately prior to the opening of the ordinary council meeting to recite karakia, make statements of choice and forms of reflection."
Jepson said the purpose of the discussion was to accommodate the needs of all elected members.....
www.1news.co.nz/2022/12/08/kaipara-mayor-backs-down-on-karakia-ban-after-frank-discussion/