Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 18, 2024 5:21:38 GMT 12
MANAWATŪ MĀORI WARD DEFENDED AGAINST GOVERNMENT ‘OVERREACH’
The virtues of the Ngaā Tapuae o Matangi seat for both the council and community were passionately defended, as a reply to central government efforts to undermine Māori wards was deliberated on Thursday.
Mayor Helen Worboys said she opposed government interference in district matters.
While Māori wards were not a “one-size-fits-all” option for all regions, in Manawatū their retention would respect the district’s heritage and further the need for equity and participation, and the need for council and iwi to move forward together.
Though the council was unanimous in deciding to make a submission to the select commission, there were differing views over its content.
An earlier vote on a motion declaring the council’s opposition to central government mandating binding referenda on local government representation gave a better indication of councillors’ position on Māori wards.
That motion was passed seven votes to two.....
www.stuff.co.nz/te-ao-maori/350281380/manawatu-maori-ward-defended-against-government-overreach
The virtues of the Ngaā Tapuae o Matangi seat for both the council and community were passionately defended, as a reply to central government efforts to undermine Māori wards was deliberated on Thursday.
Mayor Helen Worboys said she opposed government interference in district matters.
While Māori wards were not a “one-size-fits-all” option for all regions, in Manawatū their retention would respect the district’s heritage and further the need for equity and participation, and the need for council and iwi to move forward together.
Though the council was unanimous in deciding to make a submission to the select commission, there were differing views over its content.
An earlier vote on a motion declaring the council’s opposition to central government mandating binding referenda on local government representation gave a better indication of councillors’ position on Māori wards.
That motion was passed seven votes to two.....
www.stuff.co.nz/te-ao-maori/350281380/manawatu-maori-ward-defended-against-government-overreach