Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 29, 2017 17:49:13 GMT 12
IWI AND CITY COUNCIL PARTNERING FOR THE FUTURE
Today Pipitea Marae was a place full of celebration as Mayor Justin Lester led Wellington City Council in its first ever Council meeting at the marae, and in renewing formal partnerships with local iwi.
"Today we come together to recognise the importance of our Council relationship with local iwi, and to formally re-sign Memoranda of Understanding with Taranaki WhÄnui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika and Te RÅ«nanga o Toa Rangatira Incorporated," says Mayor Justin Lester.
"I believe Wellington City Council has a strong relationship with both iwi groups, and I want to thank them for their continued time and commitment.
The City Council’s MÄori Partnerships Portfolio Lead, Councillor Jill Day, says we’re talking about doing things that matter to us all.
"For example, at the Council we want to draw on these partnerships to inform and support MÄori economic development....
www.voxy.co.nz/national/5/278846
Today Pipitea Marae was a place full of celebration as Mayor Justin Lester led Wellington City Council in its first ever Council meeting at the marae, and in renewing formal partnerships with local iwi.
"Today we come together to recognise the importance of our Council relationship with local iwi, and to formally re-sign Memoranda of Understanding with Taranaki WhÄnui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika and Te RÅ«nanga o Toa Rangatira Incorporated," says Mayor Justin Lester.
"I believe Wellington City Council has a strong relationship with both iwi groups, and I want to thank them for their continued time and commitment.
The City Council’s MÄori Partnerships Portfolio Lead, Councillor Jill Day, says we’re talking about doing things that matter to us all.
"For example, at the Council we want to draw on these partnerships to inform and support MÄori economic development....
www.voxy.co.nz/national/5/278846