Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 12, 2024 4:48:13 GMT 12
TWO MĀORI WARD COUNCILLORS TO JOIN NAPIER COUNCIL IN 2025; CRITICISM OVER WARD NAME
Napier City Council has decided its shape for the next local body election, with the introduction of two new Māori ward councillors and a reduction of one councillor overall.
The council met on Tuesday to iron out details and make a final decision on its representation review.
It follows on from a commitment made last week to push ahead with a Māori ward.
The council is currently made up of 13 councillors (including the mayor) but that will now be reduced to 12 councillors (including the mayor) at the next election in 2025.
Other key changes include the introduction of a Māori ward which will feature two councillors and be named Te Whanga Māori Ward (and cover all of Napier).....
www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/two-maori-ward-councillors-to-join-napier-council-in-2025-criticism-over-ward-name/DSBC724XVVDSRGNRYV5AQRZIVU/
Napier City Council has decided its shape for the next local body election, with the introduction of two new Māori ward councillors and a reduction of one councillor overall.
The council met on Tuesday to iron out details and make a final decision on its representation review.
It follows on from a commitment made last week to push ahead with a Māori ward.
The council is currently made up of 13 councillors (including the mayor) but that will now be reduced to 12 councillors (including the mayor) at the next election in 2025.
Other key changes include the introduction of a Māori ward which will feature two councillors and be named Te Whanga Māori Ward (and cover all of Napier).....
www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/two-maori-ward-councillors-to-join-napier-council-in-2025-criticism-over-ward-name/DSBC724XVVDSRGNRYV5AQRZIVU/