Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 26, 2023 6:10:45 GMT 12
WESTERN BAY OF PLENTY MĀORI WARDS DECISION WAS THE REASON ALAN KURTOVICH QUIT, TRIGGERING BYELECTION
A community board deputy chairman has quit over a council decision supporting Māori wards, with his resignation prompting a byelection that could cost ratepayers $14,500.
Kurtovich told the Bay of Plenty Times he was quitting because of the decision in favour of Māori wards.
“The community didn’t get an opportunity to voice their thoughts on what should have been voted on.”
Kurtovich said the question of Māori wards came up a couple of times while he was campaigning for election to the board.
“I said I wasn’t in favour of Māori wards. That was the decision I took.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/western-bay-of-plenty-maori-wards-decision-was-the-reason-alan-kurtovich-quit-triggering-byelection/WMVUPX5X4FGHTFU4FKV7KQVNQM/
A community board deputy chairman has quit over a council decision supporting Māori wards, with his resignation prompting a byelection that could cost ratepayers $14,500.
Kurtovich told the Bay of Plenty Times he was quitting because of the decision in favour of Māori wards.
“The community didn’t get an opportunity to voice their thoughts on what should have been voted on.”
Kurtovich said the question of Māori wards came up a couple of times while he was campaigning for election to the board.
“I said I wasn’t in favour of Māori wards. That was the decision I took.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/western-bay-of-plenty-maori-wards-decision-was-the-reason-alan-kurtovich-quit-triggering-byelection/WMVUPX5X4FGHTFU4FKV7KQVNQM/