Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 31, 2017 16:38:48 GMT 12
MAORI DENIED REPRESENTATION ON WAIPA DISTRICT COUNCIL
The Treaty of Waitangi was signed 177 years ago but it appears local government is still no closer to understanding its treaty partner.
Waipa District Council has denied Māori a seat at its table - following a representation review - and instead has ordered a report to show how it could better engage with Māori.
The report would recommend how to improve Māori representation on the council.
It follows a meeting where councillors discussed a recommendation to establish a Māori ward for the next two elections.
The recommendation was supported by the council's Iwi Consultative Committee but given the thumbs down in an 8-5 vote by councillors......
www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/business/98363179/maori-denied-representation-on-waipa-district-council
TARANAKI REGIONAL COUNCIL SAYS NO TO MAORI WARD BUT YES TO POLL IF RATEPAYERS DEMAND IT
Taranaki regional councillors have voted against establishing a Māori ward at the next local body elections but left open the opportunity for a public poll on the matter if more than 5 per cent of electors demand it.
In August the council introduced six permanently appointed iwi representatives to council standing committees in accordance with Treaty of Waitangi settlements with three iwi, Ngāruahine, Te Atiawa and Taranaki.
There was also opportunities for consultation between Māori and council staff, the meeting heard on Tuesday......
www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/98402489/regional-council-says-no-to-maori-ward-but-yes-to-poll-if-ratepayers-demand-it
The Treaty of Waitangi was signed 177 years ago but it appears local government is still no closer to understanding its treaty partner.
Waipa District Council has denied Māori a seat at its table - following a representation review - and instead has ordered a report to show how it could better engage with Māori.
The report would recommend how to improve Māori representation on the council.
It follows a meeting where councillors discussed a recommendation to establish a Māori ward for the next two elections.
The recommendation was supported by the council's Iwi Consultative Committee but given the thumbs down in an 8-5 vote by councillors......
www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/business/98363179/maori-denied-representation-on-waipa-district-council
TARANAKI REGIONAL COUNCIL SAYS NO TO MAORI WARD BUT YES TO POLL IF RATEPAYERS DEMAND IT
Taranaki regional councillors have voted against establishing a Māori ward at the next local body elections but left open the opportunity for a public poll on the matter if more than 5 per cent of electors demand it.
In August the council introduced six permanently appointed iwi representatives to council standing committees in accordance with Treaty of Waitangi settlements with three iwi, Ngāruahine, Te Atiawa and Taranaki.
There was also opportunities for consultation between Māori and council staff, the meeting heard on Tuesday......
www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/98402489/regional-council-says-no-to-maori-ward-but-yes-to-poll-if-ratepayers-demand-it