Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 30, 2017 17:41:29 GMT 12
PALMERSTON NORTH CONSIDERS MAORI WARDS FOR SMART CITY
Mayor Grant Smith says in a smart modern city, the make-up of the council must reflect all of the community it serves.
Councils are required every two election cycles to address the question of Maori representation, but if they push ahead and opt to create Maori wards, the decision can become subject to a binding referendum.
That happened in New Plymouth, leading to the rejection of the plan and the departure of mayor Andrew Judd.....
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_story_id/MTU5OTE=/Palmerston-North-considers-Maori-wards-for-smart-city
Mayor Grant Smith says in a smart modern city, the make-up of the council must reflect all of the community it serves.
Councils are required every two election cycles to address the question of Maori representation, but if they push ahead and opt to create Maori wards, the decision can become subject to a binding referendum.
That happened in New Plymouth, leading to the rejection of the plan and the departure of mayor Andrew Judd.....
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_story_id/MTU5OTE=/Palmerston-North-considers-Maori-wards-for-smart-city
