Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 10, 2020 4:49:27 GMT 12
GISBORNE COUNCIL FOCUS ON MAORI WARDS, HOUSING AND POPULATION
Next week Council continues its early engagement on the Long Term Plan 2021-31, with an online hui on housing, population growth and Maori Wards.
Council will also consult on introducing Maori wards in the next local body elections.
"Maori make up nearly 50% of the population in Tairawhiti and for the next local body election we would like to know if we should introduce one or more Maori wards (or seats) on Council," Mayor Stoltz said.
"Establishing Maori wards would help ensure Maori representation in Council is more reflective of the makeup of our community. New Plymouth and Tauranga councils have both recently voted to establish Maori wards at their next local body elections."......
www.voxy.co.nz/national/5/372913
Next week Council continues its early engagement on the Long Term Plan 2021-31, with an online hui on housing, population growth and Maori Wards.
Council will also consult on introducing Maori wards in the next local body elections.
"Maori make up nearly 50% of the population in Tairawhiti and for the next local body election we would like to know if we should introduce one or more Maori wards (or seats) on Council," Mayor Stoltz said.
"Establishing Maori wards would help ensure Maori representation in Council is more reflective of the makeup of our community. New Plymouth and Tauranga councils have both recently voted to establish Maori wards at their next local body elections."......
www.voxy.co.nz/national/5/372913