The unanimous decision to withdraw the motion for an extraordinary meeting and address the issues in-house was made in the spirit of the partnership agreement, Te Mana Whakahono, signed by the council and mana whenua last October, the rūnanga said.
“Rather than putting the office of chair to a confidence vote next Monday, councillors agreed to seek external assistance to guide governance issues, and to move ahead positively and in unity.”
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Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae chairman Francois Tumahai says the regional council has agreed to move ahead “in unity”.
The iwi had not been consulted about the issue, which was disrespectful and against the spirit of partnership, Tumahai said.