2 x Articles 25/9/20 - Maori voice, New Plymouth NC meeting

[Kiwi Frontline]

ONUS ON COUNCILS TO FIGHT FOR MAORI VOICE

A top of the South Island Māori leader says Māori representation on the region’s local bodies falls well short of what is needed.

Nelson City Council yesterday voted against establishing a Māori ward because of likely public opposition.

But they are still not at the local government table, and he has told the region’s mayors it is their responsibility to address that......

www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_story_id/MjU2MjE=/Onus-on-councils-to-fight-for-Maori-voice

[Kiwi Frontline]

ANTI-MĀORI REPRESENTATION DOMINATES DISCUSSIONS AT NEW PLYMOUTH NEW CONSERVATIVE EVENT

Māori representation dominated a New Conservative meeting in New Plymouth, with speakers arguing against the idea and circulating petitions to stop such a move in the district.

Guest speaker Casey Costello, of Hobson’s Pledge, told an audience of about 30 that she wanted unity, and everyone to have their say, but didn’t believe Māori representation in central and local government was the way to do that.

“We want what’s best for all New Zealanders.”........

www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/122861520/antimori-representation-dominates-discussions-at-new-plymouth-new-conservative-event