Judd said more were needed to achieve full partnership.
“It’s just one seat, but most councils have 12 to 15 councillors. Most councils have multiple iwi in their rohe and there should be a seat for each iwi.”
Judd said it had been a “baby step” for local government minister Nanaia Mahuta to outlaw the referenda overturning Māori wards.
“I’m now asking you to truly step up and actually mandate true partnership around every council – actually around every community public entity. Fifty-fifty, there is no other way the partnership can work. Fifty-fifty. Until we get there, until you mandate true partnership with Māori, nothing will truly change.”