Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 31, 2024 5:32:24 GMT 12
LOCAL GOVERNMENT MINISTER 'COMMITTED' TO REMOVING IWI REPRESENTATION FROM CANTERBURY REGIONAL COUNCIL
The Local Government Minister says he is working through options after the Canterbury Regional Council refused his request to remove Ngāi Tahu councillor seats.
Simeon Brown asked the council to consider promoting a local bill to repeal the Ngāi Tahu Representation Act 2022 that means up to two Ngāi Tahu councillors can be appointed with full decision-making powers.
Councillors voted to reject the request at a meeting on Wednesday, saying they were committed to being a Tiriti partner of excellence.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/526606/local-government-minister-committed-to-removing-iwi-representation-from-canterbury-regional-council
The Local Government Minister says he is working through options after the Canterbury Regional Council refused his request to remove Ngāi Tahu councillor seats.
Simeon Brown asked the council to consider promoting a local bill to repeal the Ngāi Tahu Representation Act 2022 that means up to two Ngāi Tahu councillors can be appointed with full decision-making powers.
Councillors voted to reject the request at a meeting on Wednesday, saying they were committed to being a Tiriti partner of excellence.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/526606/local-government-minister-committed-to-removing-iwi-representation-from-canterbury-regional-council