Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 21, 2017 17:58:53 GMT 12
HASTINGS COUNCIL REJECTS MAORI WARDS AS CONCERNS RAISED
A request for more debate on Maori wards for Hastings was rejected yesterday, when the Hastings District Council decided not to introduce a Maori ward at this time.
Mayor Lawrence Yule said the options for further Maori engagement could include considering what other committees could have Maori representation and whether these people could have voting rights.
This could be discussed in further detail when the chief executive came back with a report, he said.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503462&objectid=11842022
A request for more debate on Maori wards for Hastings was rejected yesterday, when the Hastings District Council decided not to introduce a Maori ward at this time.
Mayor Lawrence Yule said the options for further Maori engagement could include considering what other committees could have Maori representation and whether these people could have voting rights.
This could be discussed in further detail when the chief executive came back with a report, he said.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503462&objectid=11842022