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Council chief executive Nigel Bickle​ said the council had received a “passionate response” from the community with 2000 submissions received just weeks after community consultation. Those in favour totaled 1575. “It’s 12 times the number of submissions we’ve received on the Long Term Plan,” Bickle said. In total, 2,089 responses were received with 76 per cent in support of establishing Māori Wards and 24 per cent against. Councillor Henare O’Keefe​ said he “felt moved to say the season is nigh” and the “seeds have been planted.” “I’ve sat at this table for five terms and what an honour it’s been. Māori have been crying for Māori wards on every level and every way. Māori have screamed out from the rooftops. We want to be part of the decision-making, don’t fear us, embrace us. We will not fail you. Māori will add value.”

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