Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 1, 2024 5:41:50 GMT 12
IWI LEADERS DISAPPOINTED MAYOR DIDN'T SIGN MĀORI WARDS LETTER
Te Tauihu iwi leaders have been left “disappointed” after Nelson mayor Nick Smith didn’t sign a letter opposing a law change for Māori wards.
Smith said he chose not to sign because he wanted to remain neutral ahead of chairing a new local government electoral reform working group - a role due to be announced next week.
But that reason has been labelled a “red herring” by Nelson’s Māori ward councillor Kahu Paki Paki, who warned Smith’s silence could have a lasting impact on the council’s relationship with iwi.....
www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/350294878/iwi-leaders-disappointed-mayor-didnt-sign-maori-wards-letter
Te Tauihu iwi leaders have been left “disappointed” after Nelson mayor Nick Smith didn’t sign a letter opposing a law change for Māori wards.
Smith said he chose not to sign because he wanted to remain neutral ahead of chairing a new local government electoral reform working group - a role due to be announced next week.
But that reason has been labelled a “red herring” by Nelson’s Māori ward councillor Kahu Paki Paki, who warned Smith’s silence could have a lasting impact on the council’s relationship with iwi.....
www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/350294878/iwi-leaders-disappointed-mayor-didnt-sign-maori-wards-letter