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Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta makes an announcement at the New Plymouth District Council regarding Māori wards. (First published Feb 1, 2021)
Petitions instigated by the Hobsons Pledge Trust to overturn the establishment of Māori wards in Taranaki failed, even before the law changed to prevent their success.
The Local Electoral (Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Bill came into effect on Thursday, removing the right for a petition signed by five per cent of electors to demand a binding poll on a Māori ward.
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Te Pāti Māori Co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer celebrated the passing of the Māori awards bill on Thursday (file photo).