Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 11, 2023 4:51:38 GMT 12
OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCREASED MĀORI REPRESENTATION WELCOMED
The Future for Local Government Review Panel's final report, He piki tūranga, he piki kōtuku, released last month, called for legislation to lower the threshold for Māori wards and to enable Te Tiriti-based appointments, such as Environment Canterbury's Ngāi Tahu councillors.
It also recommended changes to the Local Government Act to recognise local government as a partner to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua chairperson Fiona Pimm hopes the next government after October's general election picks up the panel’s recommendations and commits to reforming the entire local government system.
“We would expect the Local Government Act to be amended to include a commitment from local government as a Tiriti o Waitangi partner....
www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-districts/opportunities-increased-m%C4%81ori-representation-welcomed
The Future for Local Government Review Panel's final report, He piki tūranga, he piki kōtuku, released last month, called for legislation to lower the threshold for Māori wards and to enable Te Tiriti-based appointments, such as Environment Canterbury's Ngāi Tahu councillors.
It also recommended changes to the Local Government Act to recognise local government as a partner to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua chairperson Fiona Pimm hopes the next government after October's general election picks up the panel’s recommendations and commits to reforming the entire local government system.
“We would expect the Local Government Act to be amended to include a commitment from local government as a Tiriti o Waitangi partner....
www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-districts/opportunities-increased-m%C4%81ori-representation-welcomed