Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 15, 2017 17:30:14 GMT 12
BILL TO CHANGE 'RACIST' ELECTORAL LAW DRAWN FROM BALLOT
A divisive law brought to attention by the attempted creation of a Maori ward in New Plymouth may soon undergo change.
Currently, establishing Maori wards in local government can be put to a referendum while general wards are decided on by council alone, effectively limiting Maori representation.
But on Thursday a Green Party members bill calling for a change to the Local Electoral Act was pulled from the member's ballot which means MPs could now vote to change the law......
www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/92577824/bill-to-change-racist-electoral-law-drawn-from-ballot
A divisive law brought to attention by the attempted creation of a Maori ward in New Plymouth may soon undergo change.
Currently, establishing Maori wards in local government can be put to a referendum while general wards are decided on by council alone, effectively limiting Maori representation.
But on Thursday a Green Party members bill calling for a change to the Local Electoral Act was pulled from the member's ballot which means MPs could now vote to change the law......
www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/92577824/bill-to-change-racist-electoral-law-drawn-from-ballot