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Earlier this month, the council voted eight to four against a move to establish Māori wards in time for the 2022 elections. Days later, however, in a rare move, Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate and five councillors put forward a motion to redebate the issue. Southgate said the decision delaying the creation of Māori wards for at least three years had caused pain and division in the community. One of the council’s five Maangai Māori, Hemi Rau, resigned from his position following the initial vote. Christel Yardley/Stuff A packed public gallery inside Hamilton City Council s debating chamber stand for a karakia. The council meeting was to debate the issue of Maori wards.

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