2 x Articles 25/11/23 - Kawerau, Referendum on Maori Wards Nov 25, 2023 4:52:48 GMT 12 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 25, 2023 4:52:48 GMT 12 CHANGE IN GOVERNMENT HERALDS REFERENDUM ON MĀORI WARDSGisborne District Council voters will have a referendum at the 2025 local body election to decide whether to retain the Māori wards.That is the result of a policy announcement made yesterday by the newly sworn-in coalition Government.....www.gisborneherald.co.nz/news/govt-change-heralds-referendum-on-wardsKAWERAU DISTRICT COUNCIL’S MĀORI WARD DECISION GREETED WITH STRONG EMOTIONAt an extraordinary meeting on Wednesday, Kawerau was the third district council in the Eastern Bay to adopt a Māori ward.Of the 165 submissions made, 56 per cent were opposed and 38 per cent were in support of Māori wards. Just under 5 per cent were undecided.....www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/kawerau-district-councils-maori-ward-decision-greeted-with-strong-emotion/NKBBYQERCJEKJJWDMCD4FZI7A4/