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Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 11, 2016 17:21:18 GMT 12
GROUP CONDEMNS MAORI COUNCIL POSTSDemocracy Action said it was deeply concerned by the proposed appointment of two Maori representatives with full voting rights to Masterton District Council's policy and finance, and audit and risk committees. The Auckland-based lobby group stands for only "elected and accountable" members having voting rights within local authority. Democracy Action chairman Lee Short said if Kahungunu ki Wairarapa and Rangitane o Wairarapa wanted to influence the direction of council, "they should have had their representatives stand for elected office". "It is imperative our system of government is democratic, and that each of us is equal under the law."… www.nzherald.co.nz/wairarapa-times-age/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503414&objectid=11636610
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