Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 9, 2018 18:05:23 GMT 12
LOCAL GOVT TREATMENT A KEY CONCERN FOR MĀORI – DAVIS
Frustration over dealing with local government is emerging as a common theme for Māori, Minister for Crown/Māori Relations Kelvin Davis says.
Mr Davis has embarked on a series of hui around the country seeking Māori views on how to improve their relationship with the Crown in the post-settlement era.
He said a hui in Whangarei on Sunday echoed concerns he had heard recently about the way Māori are treated by district and regional councils.
"This is the second hui we've had going out to the regions but we've also had focus groups in Wellington and that has been a recurring theme throughout all the meetings," he said.....
www.radionz.co.nz/news/political/354515/local-govt-treatment-a-key-concern-for-maori-davis
Frustration over dealing with local government is emerging as a common theme for Māori, Minister for Crown/Māori Relations Kelvin Davis says.
Mr Davis has embarked on a series of hui around the country seeking Māori views on how to improve their relationship with the Crown in the post-settlement era.
He said a hui in Whangarei on Sunday echoed concerns he had heard recently about the way Māori are treated by district and regional councils.
"This is the second hui we've had going out to the regions but we've also had focus groups in Wellington and that has been a recurring theme throughout all the meetings," he said.....
www.radionz.co.nz/news/political/354515/local-govt-treatment-a-key-concern-for-maori-davis
