The council will be one of the last local authorities in the country to choose between scrapping its Māori ward and holding a binding poll at the...
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It will ensure Māori have greater access to decision-making at a local level, the mayor says.
The council will be one of the last local authorities in the country to choose between scrapping its Māori ward and holding a binding poll at the...
The iwi has launched a legal challenge against the Kaipara District Council, which last month voted to abolish its Māori ward.
Western Bay of Plenty councillors have stood by their decision and reaffirmed a Māori ward for the district.
Western Bay of Plenty councillors have stood by their decision and reaffirmed a Māori ward for the district.
Instead, the council will keep its two-seat Māori ward at the next election, and hold a referendum.
A deputy mayor says she its disappointed the council has been forced to relitigate decisions it made last year.
A deputy mayor says she its disappointed the council has been forced to relitigate decisions it made last year.
Whangārei District councillors have voted down a motion to abolish their Māori ward in a two-hour, often emotional debate.
Ruapehu District councillors are seeking advice on the consequences if they refuse to run a binding poll on its Māori ward on at next October's...
Ruapehu District councillors are seeking advice on the consequences if they refuse to run a binding poll on its Māori ward on at next October's...