Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 11, 2020 3:12:18 GMT 12
DEPUTY PM WEIGHS INTO NEW PLYMOUTH MĀORI WARD DEBATE
The deputy Prime Minister has weighed into New Plymouth's Māori ward debate, calling the move separatist and tokenism.
During his address, Peters said he remembered the last time the Māori ward issue was argued in the district and 83 per cent of people who voted in the binding referendum said they did not want the ward.
Most Māori of voting age were on the general electoral roll, rather than the Māori roll, he said.
“Why are they going for the general seats? Because they believe in equality, just like I do.".....
www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/122391403/deputy-pm-weighs-into-new-plymouth-mori-ward-debate
The deputy Prime Minister has weighed into New Plymouth's Māori ward debate, calling the move separatist and tokenism.
During his address, Peters said he remembered the last time the Māori ward issue was argued in the district and 83 per cent of people who voted in the binding referendum said they did not want the ward.
Most Māori of voting age were on the general electoral roll, rather than the Māori roll, he said.
“Why are they going for the general seats? Because they believe in equality, just like I do.".....
www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/122391403/deputy-pm-weighs-into-new-plymouth-mori-ward-debate