Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 29, 2017 17:31:25 GMT 12
HORIZONS COUNCILLORS VOTE AGAINST A MAORI CONSTITUENCY
Horizons Regional councillors butted heads during a fierce debate about Maori representation at the council, before deciding against it.
On Tuesday, the council decided not to establish a Maori constituency, despite five councillors out of 12 wanting more Maori representation.
Council chairman Bruce Gordon was the last to vote against a Maori constituency, which finalised the decision.
Every six years, the council reviews the level of Maori representation and participation......
Horizons councillors vote against a Maori constituency
www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/96270205/Horizons-councillors-vote-against-a-Maori-constituency
Horizons Regional councillors butted heads during a fierce debate about Maori representation at the council, before deciding against it.
On Tuesday, the council decided not to establish a Maori constituency, despite five councillors out of 12 wanting more Maori representation.
Council chairman Bruce Gordon was the last to vote against a Maori constituency, which finalised the decision.
Every six years, the council reviews the level of Maori representation and participation......
Horizons councillors vote against a Maori constituency
www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/96270205/Horizons-councillors-vote-against-a-Maori-constituency