Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 7, 2024 4:07:01 GMT 12
FAR NORTH MAYOR MOKO TEPANIA DOESN’T HIDE FEELINGS OVER MĀORI WARDS BEING UNDER THREAT
Tepania did not hide his feelings about the establishment of Māori wards, saying the previous Labour Government made the rules fair.
Previously, Māori wards could be overturned with a referendum - a rule which saw many defeated but did not apply to any other wards, he said.
The Labour Government removed this provision in 2021, allowing many councils to start up Māori wards, including all four Northland councils.
The coalition Government, as part of its agreement with NZ First, has decided to reinstate the right to have referendum on Māori wards, and will compel referendums on any Māori wards established without one.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/far-north-mayor-moko-tepania-doesnt-hide-feelings-over-maori-wards-being-under-threat/YIIUK37GWBBNZONE5NSIVBZH5E/
Tepania did not hide his feelings about the establishment of Māori wards, saying the previous Labour Government made the rules fair.
Previously, Māori wards could be overturned with a referendum - a rule which saw many defeated but did not apply to any other wards, he said.
The Labour Government removed this provision in 2021, allowing many councils to start up Māori wards, including all four Northland councils.
The coalition Government, as part of its agreement with NZ First, has decided to reinstate the right to have referendum on Māori wards, and will compel referendums on any Māori wards established without one.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/far-north-mayor-moko-tepania-doesnt-hide-feelings-over-maori-wards-being-under-threat/YIIUK37GWBBNZONE5NSIVBZH5E/