Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 9, 2023 4:48:06 GMT 12
WHANGANUI MEETING CALLS FOR MĀORI WARDS AND CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGE
Whanganui will have Māori wards if its council gives weight to a public meeting strongly in favour of guaranteeing Māori representation.
Thursday night's meeting of about 25 people appeared overwhelmingly in favour of introducing Māori wards as a way to guarantee Māori participation in council decision-making in a district where it has been difficult to get Māori elected to the council....