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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.
Long term plan response: More than 700 submissions for NCC, HDC and HBRC
19 May, 2021 02:29 AM
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How live-stream watchers saw the end of the Hawke s Bay Regional Council including two councillor seats empty on each side. Photo / HBRC Live Stream
How live-stream watchers saw the end of the Hawke s Bay Regional Council including two councillor seats empty on each side. Photo / HBRC Live Stream
Hawkes Bay Today
By: Doug Laing
Hawke s Bay ratepayers and community groups have kept up with a trend towards having their say on the draft long-term plans currently being considered by the region s major councils.