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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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Hawke s Bay police impound 35 cars in two weeks
31 Jan, 2021 03:10 AM
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One of the impounded vehicles. Photo / Eastern District Police
Hawkes Bay Today
Police in Hawke s Bay have impounded 35 vehicles in a fortnight spent cracking down on burnouts and street-racing.
A statement says 12 of the vehicles were impounded for this behaviour in the fortnight January 15-28 , but further details about where offences were being committed and whether specific areas had been targeted were not provided by police. In addition to the impound, the vehicle is prohibited from use on a road again until a new warrant of fitness is achieved, the statement said.