Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 15, 2023 4:25:00 GMT 12
KĀPITI COAST DISTRICT TO HAVE A MĀORI WARD
Kāpiti Coast District Council has voted to establish a Māori ward ahead of the 2025 local body elections.
Councillor Martin Halliday, representative on Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti, moved the motion, saying that the decision would only enhance the strong relationship that council has with mana whenua.
“This is a step in an ongoing journey about relationships that is part of the fabric of who we are as New Zealanders in Aotearoa, and it will be a journey that is with us always.”
“While the overall result of the feedback from our communities was not in favour of a Māori ward, the breakdown of the results showed strong support from younger respondents......
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2311/S00193/kapiti-coast-district-to-have-a-maori-ward.htm
Kāpiti Coast District Council has voted to establish a Māori ward ahead of the 2025 local body elections.
Councillor Martin Halliday, representative on Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti, moved the motion, saying that the decision would only enhance the strong relationship that council has with mana whenua.
“This is a step in an ongoing journey about relationships that is part of the fabric of who we are as New Zealanders in Aotearoa, and it will be a journey that is with us always.”
“While the overall result of the feedback from our communities was not in favour of a Māori ward, the breakdown of the results showed strong support from younger respondents......
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2311/S00193/kapiti-coast-district-to-have-a-maori-ward.htm