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.

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 public meeting was packed with people from all walks of life, and ended in a rousing haka when the majority of councillors cast their vote in...

Kaipara District Council says it should not have to rescind its decision to abolish its Māori Ward if the High Court finds it has breached...

Kaipara District Council says it should not have to rescind its decision to abolish its Māori Ward if the High Court finds it has breached...

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...

Māori ward councillors say their roles have brought positive change - and they hope the votes will reflect that.