Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 5, 2023 4:02:38 GMT 12
FEARS FOR TE TIRITI PARTNERSHIP AS COUNCIL LOOKS TO DEMOTE ONLY MĀORI EXECUTIVE ROLE
Auckland Council is defending a proposal that would see its only executive role dedicated to Māori outcomes demoted, saying the move would not only save money, but allow better decision and policy making.
Stuff understands the proposal would see the Ngā Mātārae position, dedicated to Māori outcomes in Tāmaki Makaurau, moved into the lower-level governance directorate.
However, council staffers are concerned at the move’s impact on Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership at the organisation.....