Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 24, 2023 4:53:57 GMT 12
COUNCIL VOTE PUTS AN END TO WARDS BILL
Rotorua Lakes Council has voted to withdraw its support for a “very controversial” move to increase Maori representation. It had spent more than $146,000 pursuing the Rotorua District Council (Representation Arrangements) Bill, which would have changed local electoral rules and allow an equal number of Maori ward and general ward seats on the council.
Yesterday, all councillors voted to withdraw support for the bill — with the exception of Maori ward councillor Rawiri Waru, who voted in favour of continuing with the bill.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/rotorua-lakes-council-votes-to-scrap-controversial-maori-representation-bill-democracy-is-tapu/2JISR74U4JCAJIXECJPGY2TRMI/
Rotorua Lakes Council has voted to withdraw its support for a “very controversial” move to increase Maori representation. It had spent more than $146,000 pursuing the Rotorua District Council (Representation Arrangements) Bill, which would have changed local electoral rules and allow an equal number of Maori ward and general ward seats on the council.
Yesterday, all councillors voted to withdraw support for the bill — with the exception of Maori ward councillor Rawiri Waru, who voted in favour of continuing with the bill.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/rotorua-lakes-council-votes-to-scrap-controversial-maori-representation-bill-democracy-is-tapu/2JISR74U4JCAJIXECJPGY2TRMI/