Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 24, 2024 5:23:33 GMT 12
HASTINGS DISTRICT COUNCIL RESOLVES TO RETAIN TAKITIMU MĀORI WARD
Hastings District Council intends to retain its Takitimu Māori ward, following the introduction of a Government bill that looks to re-instate the ability of electors to demand a referendum for the establishment of Māori wards.
The requirement for a binding poll of residents was removed from the Local Electoral Act 2001 in 2021, and that year Hastings District Council undertook extensive community engagement to gauge support for introducing a Māori ward.
Respondents to this consultation were 76 per cent in favour, and this was followed by a representation review, resulting in the Takitimu ward being established ahead of the 2022 local body election.....
www.hastingsdc.govt.nz/home/article/3098/hastings-district-council-resolves-to-retain-takitimu-mori-ward?t=featured&s=1
Hastings District Council intends to retain its Takitimu Māori ward, following the introduction of a Government bill that looks to re-instate the ability of electors to demand a referendum for the establishment of Māori wards.
The requirement for a binding poll of residents was removed from the Local Electoral Act 2001 in 2021, and that year Hastings District Council undertook extensive community engagement to gauge support for introducing a Māori ward.
Respondents to this consultation were 76 per cent in favour, and this was followed by a representation review, resulting in the Takitimu ward being established ahead of the 2022 local body election.....
www.hastingsdc.govt.nz/home/article/3098/hastings-district-council-resolves-to-retain-takitimu-mori-ward?t=featured&s=1