Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 12, 2020 6:09:43 GMT 12
MAORI REPRESENTATION ON REGIONAL COUNCIL DELAYED UNTIL IWI FULLY CONSULTED
A separate Maori seat on the Taranaki Regional Council has been delayed for at least three years to allow more time to consult with iwi.
A motion to start public consultation and receive feedback on Maori representation in time for the 2022 triennial local body election was not supported by the majority of councillors at a full council meeting on Tuesday.
“Consulting with iwi first is what is more appropriate to them, and we need to respect that.
“It is possible iwi would not be satisfied with one Maori seat among 11 councillors.”
Currently, three iwi representatives each sit on the policy and planning, and consents and regulatory committees......
www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/300079503/maori-representation-on-regional-council-delayed-until-iwi-fully-consulted
A separate Maori seat on the Taranaki Regional Council has been delayed for at least three years to allow more time to consult with iwi.
A motion to start public consultation and receive feedback on Maori representation in time for the 2022 triennial local body election was not supported by the majority of councillors at a full council meeting on Tuesday.
“Consulting with iwi first is what is more appropriate to them, and we need to respect that.
“It is possible iwi would not be satisfied with one Maori seat among 11 councillors.”
Currently, three iwi representatives each sit on the policy and planning, and consents and regulatory committees......
www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/300079503/maori-representation-on-regional-council-delayed-until-iwi-fully-consulted