Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 11, 2018 17:18:59 GMT 12
MĀORI WARDS TOP PRIORITY FOR GREEN PARTY
Green Party Co-Leader Marama Davidson wants to remove what she calls a double standard that allows for referendums on the establishment of Māori wards.
Five district councils will hold referendums in May which Davidson says will likely overturn these councils' decisions to establish Māori wards.
The Greens want a fair playing field for establishing Māori wards.
Davidson says, “Currently the law provides an extra step to go against establishing Māori wards and it doesn't do that for establishing general wards and that extra step is discriminatory".......
www.maoritelevision.com/news/politics/maori-wards-top-priority-green-party
Green Party Co-Leader Marama Davidson wants to remove what she calls a double standard that allows for referendums on the establishment of Māori wards.
Five district councils will hold referendums in May which Davidson says will likely overturn these councils' decisions to establish Māori wards.
The Greens want a fair playing field for establishing Māori wards.
Davidson says, “Currently the law provides an extra step to go against establishing Māori wards and it doesn't do that for establishing general wards and that extra step is discriminatory".......
www.maoritelevision.com/news/politics/maori-wards-top-priority-green-party
