Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 23, 2024 5:35:08 GMT 12
OVER 50 MAYORS CRITICAL OF GOVT'S MĀORI WARD CHANGES
Over 50 local mayors from across the country have penned a letter to the Government, criticising their bill that would require councils to hold referendums on Māori wards established without a local poll.
The letter, obtained exclusively by 1News, argues the legislation is "an overreach on local decision-making" and "a distraction from the hard work" councils are doing.
Additionally, the mayors say they are "disappointed" by the bill and suggest it "undermines the important contributions that Māori are making".
The signatories represent more than a third of all mayors as the Government's bill to re-introduce the right to a local referendum on Māori wards will be debated in Parliament.....
www.1news.co.nz/2024/05/22/exclusive-over-50-mayors-critical-of-govts-maori-ward-changes/
Over 50 local mayors from across the country have penned a letter to the Government, criticising their bill that would require councils to hold referendums on Māori wards established without a local poll.
The letter, obtained exclusively by 1News, argues the legislation is "an overreach on local decision-making" and "a distraction from the hard work" councils are doing.
Additionally, the mayors say they are "disappointed" by the bill and suggest it "undermines the important contributions that Māori are making".
The signatories represent more than a third of all mayors as the Government's bill to re-introduce the right to a local referendum on Māori wards will be debated in Parliament.....
www.1news.co.nz/2024/05/22/exclusive-over-50-mayors-critical-of-govts-maori-ward-changes/