Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 24, 2024 4:10:22 GMT 12
NORTHLAND LEADER WARNS THAT GOVERNMENT CHANGES COULD BE THE DEMISE OF MĀORI WARDS
A prominent Māori leader is warning that new government changes will mean the demise of Māori wards in Northland and across the country.
Ngāti Hine leader Pita Tipene from Northland has slammed the signalled changes, wiping out 2021 legislation vetoing communities’ ability to request a referendum or poll on their council’s introduction of a Māori ward.
“They’re a giant ngaru nui (tsunami) inundating the landscape and destroying everything in their path,” Tipene said.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/northland-leader-warns-that-government-changes-could-be-the-demise-of-maori-wards/HIFQ7QKM2BDBPEKSYRVZEJGLSA/
COUNCILLORS SPEAK OUT ON REFERENDUM REVERSAL
Mayor Rehette Stoltz wants people to remember a democratic process was followed for the establishment of Māori wards in the district.
The Mayor made the comment during a council meeting last week where councillors discussed a report on an iwi request for the retention of Māori wards.
Mayor Stoltz and many Gisborne councillors said they followed democratic processes when the council established Māori wards after 2021.....
www.gisborneherald.co.nz/councillors-speak-out-on-referendum-reversal
A prominent Māori leader is warning that new government changes will mean the demise of Māori wards in Northland and across the country.
Ngāti Hine leader Pita Tipene from Northland has slammed the signalled changes, wiping out 2021 legislation vetoing communities’ ability to request a referendum or poll on their council’s introduction of a Māori ward.
“They’re a giant ngaru nui (tsunami) inundating the landscape and destroying everything in their path,” Tipene said.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/northland-leader-warns-that-government-changes-could-be-the-demise-of-maori-wards/HIFQ7QKM2BDBPEKSYRVZEJGLSA/
COUNCILLORS SPEAK OUT ON REFERENDUM REVERSAL
Mayor Rehette Stoltz wants people to remember a democratic process was followed for the establishment of Māori wards in the district.
The Mayor made the comment during a council meeting last week where councillors discussed a report on an iwi request for the retention of Māori wards.
Mayor Stoltz and many Gisborne councillors said they followed democratic processes when the council established Māori wards after 2021.....
www.gisborneherald.co.nz/councillors-speak-out-on-referendum-reversal