Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 20, 2024 5:19:54 GMT 12
MAORI WARDS
In principle I am opposed to having separate groups in the electorate for any reason. We are all Tauranga residents. Creating separate wards for any group encourages self interest policies and can be divisive. We are all equal Tauranga residents, and I would prefer that we all work together, rather than against each other.
My main criteria for Maori Wards is does it help Tauranga, Does it help run the city for all the residents. There are lots of opinions to take into account. My role would be to listen to the community rather than impose my opinion or have preconceived ideas. I would prefer to leave national politics to parliament. I do think that it is a good idea to give the community a say.
So to answer question 1, yes I support a referendum. To answer question 2, I would prefer not to have separate Maori Wards. I think we should have a national referendum on this issue.....
www.timmaltby.nz/2024/06/maori-wards/
IWI ANGRY AT RACIST MĀORI WARD BILL
Taranaki’s Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui says the coalition Government’s decision to reintroduce populist referendums on Māori wards will further divide the country.
Its taiao officer, Graham Young, says it’s a racist, scare-mongering initiative – and completely unnecessary.
He says every council which has set up a Māori ward or constituency says including tangata whenua viewpoints leads to better governance without upsetting general business.
Ngāti Ruanui will continue to fight for Maori representation......
waateanews.com/2024/06/19/iwi-angry-at-racist-maori-ward-bill/
In principle I am opposed to having separate groups in the electorate for any reason. We are all Tauranga residents. Creating separate wards for any group encourages self interest policies and can be divisive. We are all equal Tauranga residents, and I would prefer that we all work together, rather than against each other.
My main criteria for Maori Wards is does it help Tauranga, Does it help run the city for all the residents. There are lots of opinions to take into account. My role would be to listen to the community rather than impose my opinion or have preconceived ideas. I would prefer to leave national politics to parliament. I do think that it is a good idea to give the community a say.
So to answer question 1, yes I support a referendum. To answer question 2, I would prefer not to have separate Maori Wards. I think we should have a national referendum on this issue.....
www.timmaltby.nz/2024/06/maori-wards/
IWI ANGRY AT RACIST MĀORI WARD BILL
Taranaki’s Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui says the coalition Government’s decision to reintroduce populist referendums on Māori wards will further divide the country.
Its taiao officer, Graham Young, says it’s a racist, scare-mongering initiative – and completely unnecessary.
He says every council which has set up a Māori ward or constituency says including tangata whenua viewpoints leads to better governance without upsetting general business.
Ngāti Ruanui will continue to fight for Maori representation......
waateanews.com/2024/06/19/iwi-angry-at-racist-maori-ward-bill/