Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 19, 2023 5:07:01 GMT 12
GO-IT-ALONE MAYOR IRKS IWI
A Māori ward councillor in the Gisborne District Council says the mayor and chief executive were warned unilateral decision-making would lead to an iwi backlash – and that’s exactly what has happened.
Meanwhile, Ngāti Porou Rūnanga chair Selwyn Parata says Ms Stoltz’s decision shows the mayor doesn’t know how to partner with mana whenua.....
waateanews.com/2023/04/18/pkgo-it-alone-mayor-irks-iwi/
A Māori ward councillor in the Gisborne District Council says the mayor and chief executive were warned unilateral decision-making would lead to an iwi backlash – and that’s exactly what has happened.
Meanwhile, Ngāti Porou Rūnanga chair Selwyn Parata says Ms Stoltz’s decision shows the mayor doesn’t know how to partner with mana whenua.....
waateanews.com/2023/04/18/pkgo-it-alone-mayor-irks-iwi/