Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 20, 2023 4:11:35 GMT 12
CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL TO CONSIDER MĀORI WARD
Carterton District Council will consider introducing a Māori Ward at its next Ordinary Council Meeting, as part of its representation review.
CDC does not currently have a Māori Ward, but instead has has two representatives from Hurunui-o-Rangi Marae on Council, and one representative on each of the Policy and Projects Committee, and the Risk and Assurance Committee. However, while the marae representatives on Committees have voting rights, those on Council are unable to vote. Establishing a Māori Ward would give the Māori Ward Councillor the same opportunities and responsibilities as the other Councillors, meaning they could vote at all Council and Committee meetings. Hapū appointments and the establishment of a Māori Ward can operate together, meaning the Council can choose to establish a Māori Ward while still maintaining its current arrangements with Hurunui-o-Rangi marae.....
cdc.govt.nz/council-maori-ward/
Carterton District Council will consider introducing a Māori Ward at its next Ordinary Council Meeting, as part of its representation review.
CDC does not currently have a Māori Ward, but instead has has two representatives from Hurunui-o-Rangi Marae on Council, and one representative on each of the Policy and Projects Committee, and the Risk and Assurance Committee. However, while the marae representatives on Committees have voting rights, those on Council are unable to vote. Establishing a Māori Ward would give the Māori Ward Councillor the same opportunities and responsibilities as the other Councillors, meaning they could vote at all Council and Committee meetings. Hapū appointments and the establishment of a Māori Ward can operate together, meaning the Council can choose to establish a Māori Ward while still maintaining its current arrangements with Hurunui-o-Rangi marae.....
cdc.govt.nz/council-maori-ward/