Press Release – Manawatu District Council Manawat District Council has voted today to defer the decision around the establishment of Mori Wards until 2023, with a representation review to be held in 2024. The Council decided by a majority of 6 4 to defer, with one abstaining due to a conflict …
Manawatū District Council has voted today to defer the decision around the establishment of Māori Wards until 2023, with a representation review to be held in 2024. The Council decided by a majority of 6 – 4 to defer, with one abstaining due to a conflict of interest.
This allows for more wider community consultation and education regarding what a Māori Ward means for the residents of the District, which in turn we hope will lead to widespread community support for the establishment of Māori Wards.
Press Release – Palmerston North City Council Palmerston North City Council has resolved to establish a Mori ward(s) for the 2022 and 2025 local government elections. This follows the passing of the Local Electoral (Mori Wards and Mori Constituencies) Amendment Act 2021. It also follows the …
Palmerston North City Council has resolved to establish a Māori ward(s) for the 2022 and 2025 local government elections. This follows the passing of the Local Electoral (Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Act 2021.
It also follows the Council’s decision in 2017 to establish Māori ward(s) after consulting with the community. However, a binding poll held in 2018 overturned this decision.