Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 19, 2024 4:31:43 GMT 12
KAIPARA MAYOR WANTS MĀORI WARD GONE BEFORE NEXT LOCAL ELECTIONS
Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson wants his council’s Māori ward gone before next year’s local government election.
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown this month signalled changes to Māori wards, which would require a referendum for their establishment.
Meanwhile, councils with Māori wards - such as Kaipara - which have previously set up a Māori ward without a referendum, will need to do so at the next local government election in October 2025.....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2404/S00454/kaipara-mayor-wants-maori-ward-gone-before-next-local-elections.htm
Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson wants his council’s Māori ward gone before next year’s local government election.
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown this month signalled changes to Māori wards, which would require a referendum for their establishment.
Meanwhile, councils with Māori wards - such as Kaipara - which have previously set up a Māori ward without a referendum, will need to do so at the next local government election in October 2025.....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2404/S00454/kaipara-mayor-wants-maori-ward-gone-before-next-local-elections.htm