Friday, 21 May 2021, 3:36 pm
Stratford District Council has today decided to introduce
a Māori Ward in time for the 2022 local body
elections.
Councillors voted unanimously in support of
the decision in an emergency meeting of Council held this
morning, Friday 21 May 2021- the final day councils can make
a decision on establishing Māori representation for the
2022 local election.
Over 100 people were present to
hear the outcome of the vote which was welcomed with
applause, waiata and haka. Deputations were made to
councillors prior to the decision making by representatives
of Ngati Ruanui, Ngaruahine, Ngati Maru, Taranaki Iwi,
Taranaki Māori Trust Board, Rongomai Community Action Group