Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 10, 2018 17:45:20 GMT 12
SALVATION ARMY SUPPORTS MĀORI WARDS IN PALMERSTON NORTH AND MANAWATŪ
The Salvation Army is urging people to vote for Māori wards in Palmerston North and Manawatū.
Although the army says the wards will help their mission to care for those less well off, an opponent of the wards says there is no link between their existence and improving living standards for Māori.
Palmerston North City and Manawatū District councils have both voted to have Māori wards, but their decisions could be overthrown in upcoming binding referendums.
The referendums were required after both councils were given petitions containing signatures from 5 per cent of voters......
www.stuff.co.nz/national/102951362/salvation-army-supports-mori-wards-in-palmerston-north-and-manawat
The Salvation Army is urging people to vote for Māori wards in Palmerston North and Manawatū.
Although the army says the wards will help their mission to care for those less well off, an opponent of the wards says there is no link between their existence and improving living standards for Māori.
Palmerston North City and Manawatū District councils have both voted to have Māori wards, but their decisions could be overthrown in upcoming binding referendums.
The referendums were required after both councils were given petitions containing signatures from 5 per cent of voters......
www.stuff.co.nz/national/102951362/salvation-army-supports-mori-wards-in-palmerston-north-and-manawat
