Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 9, 2020 4:22:19 GMT 12
WHAT’S THE BIG FUSS ABOUT MĀORI SEATS ON COUNCILS?
Dr Annie Te One explains why embedding Māori representation in local government shouldn’t be such a big deal.
After the next local elections, Tauranga City Council will join Wairoa District Council and Bay of Plenty and Waikato Regional Councils in being the only local governments with designated Māori wards. Debates over Māori representation in local government, whether about designated Māori seats or voting rights on committees, are ongoing. Many arguments against Māori representation are well known but confusion still exists about the whole topic. Below are some common questions and concerns, answered.......
www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/09/whats-the-big-fuss-about-maori-seats-on-councils
Dr Annie Te One explains why embedding Māori representation in local government shouldn’t be such a big deal.
After the next local elections, Tauranga City Council will join Wairoa District Council and Bay of Plenty and Waikato Regional Councils in being the only local governments with designated Māori wards. Debates over Māori representation in local government, whether about designated Māori seats or voting rights on committees, are ongoing. Many arguments against Māori representation are well known but confusion still exists about the whole topic. Below are some common questions and concerns, answered.......
www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/09/whats-the-big-fuss-about-maori-seats-on-councils