Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 25, 2024 4:27:34 GMT 12
RIFT WITH GISBORNE MAYOR CAUSES IWI TO WITHDRAW FROM UNITY AGREEMENT AND SUMMIT
The chief executive of Te Aitanga a Māhaki says he, and his iwi, have cut off all future engagement with Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz.
The reluctance to work with the mayor was effective immediately as Te Aho withdrew the iwi presence from the "Tairāwhiti Tomorrow Together" summit yesterday.
"We will work with the council, just not the mayor," Te Aho told The Gisborne Herald.
"As far as we're concerned, [the council takes] the place of the Crown in terms of local government activities, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi means we must be an active partner."....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/510042/rift-with-gisborne-mayor-causes-iwi-to-withdraw-from-unity-agreement-and-summit
The chief executive of Te Aitanga a Māhaki says he, and his iwi, have cut off all future engagement with Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz.
The reluctance to work with the mayor was effective immediately as Te Aho withdrew the iwi presence from the "Tairāwhiti Tomorrow Together" summit yesterday.
"We will work with the council, just not the mayor," Te Aho told The Gisborne Herald.
"As far as we're concerned, [the council takes] the place of the Crown in terms of local government activities, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi means we must be an active partner."....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/510042/rift-with-gisborne-mayor-causes-iwi-to-withdraw-from-unity-agreement-and-summit