Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 13, 2017 18:02:26 GMT 12
WHAKATANE MAYOR PUSHES FOR MĀORI SEATS
Whakatāne mayor, Tony Bonne says it's unfair that Māori seats are determined by a general vote in local government. Submissions have already been sent out to local iwi in regards to establishing three new seats on the Whakatāne District Council.
Former Whakatāne District Councillor Pouroto Ngāropo says having three new Māori seats on the council table will create change for Whakatāne.
Pouroto Ngāropo says, “Now it’s up to our people to make a decision. If we want our language and have Māori representation at the forefront of the Whakatāne District Council than this is it.”....
www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/whakatane-mayor-pushes-maori-seats
More on the above here Ngāti Awa CEO encourages Māori to vote for Māori seats on council www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/ngati-awa-ceo-encourages-maori-vote-maori-seats-on-council
Whakatāne mayor, Tony Bonne says it's unfair that Māori seats are determined by a general vote in local government. Submissions have already been sent out to local iwi in regards to establishing three new seats on the Whakatāne District Council.
Former Whakatāne District Councillor Pouroto Ngāropo says having three new Māori seats on the council table will create change for Whakatāne.
Pouroto Ngāropo says, “Now it’s up to our people to make a decision. If we want our language and have Māori representation at the forefront of the Whakatāne District Council than this is it.”....
www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/whakatane-mayor-pushes-maori-seats
More on the above here Ngāti Awa CEO encourages Māori to vote for Māori seats on council www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/ngati-awa-ceo-encourages-maori-vote-maori-seats-on-council