Despite a Waitangi Tribunal Claim reporting that proposed Māori wards legislation is a breach of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the Coalition Government proceeded with introducing the Bill to Parliament on Monday 20th of May.
Thursday, 25 February 2021, 6:34 am
Te Pāti Māori is celebrating the third reading of the
Local Electoral (Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies)
Amendment Bill and vowing to continue the fight for
guaranteed tangata whenua representation in local
government.
“The passage of this Bill through
Parliament is a huge win for the tireless campaigners and
local elected members from across the motu who have ensured
this issue was on the agenda of the Government,” said Te
Pāti Māori Co-leader Ngarewa-Packer.
“We
acknowledge the leaders of this kaupapa, rangatira like Toni
Boynton, Andrew Judd, Rongomou Community Action, and the