Hawke s Bay Regional Council votes to establish Māori wards
19 May, 2021 02:51 AM
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Cr Hinewai Ormsby, who last November urged a proper consultation process rather than a rushed decision, voted for the wards. Photo / NZME
Cr Hinewai Ormsby, who last November urged a proper consultation process rather than a rushed decision, voted for the wards. Photo / NZME
Hawkes Bay Today
By: Sahiban Hyde
Standing ovations, emotion and waiata enveloped the halls of power today for the second time in two days as Hawke s Bay Regional Council voted unanimously to introduce a Maori wards structure for next year s local body elections.