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Time for our voice to come to the table , strong support to introduce Māori wards at Hastings District Council

Takoto Noa Māori Standing Committee member Mike Paku​ said it was time “for our voice to come to the table”. “We re not the decision makers, it is you, council. We need you to step up and be leaders,” he said. “For us it s not just about sitting at this table, it s about recognition and giving respect to the Treaty of Waitangi, to our hapu and our iwi. Not just at this table, but throughout the country.” Commitee chairman Robin Hape said introducing Māori wards simply gave Māori the opportunity to choose a representative who had the interests of all Māori in the district and, acknowledging the current Māori leadership at the council table, the opportunity allowed for specific Māori representation.

Pounamu pieces pulled from Hawke s Bay auction, returned to police

Pounamu pieces pulled from Hawke s Bay auction, returned to police 4 Mar, 2021 01:14 AM 3 minutes to read Two of the pounamu pieces which were pulled from a Hawke s Bay auction following public criticism. Photo / Facebook Several lost and stolen pounamu pieces set to go under the hammer at a Hawke s Bay auction house have been returned to police after members of the public queried the sale. Pounamu, or greenstone, is a highly valued stone used in carvings of necklaces or pendants which are seen by many Māori to hold a spiritual connection to its wearer. There are many beliefs about pounamu - some consider it improper to buy pounamu for oneself, while others consider it a bad sign if one is lost or broken.

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