Hamilton Kirikiriroa Māori ward councillor Melaina Huaki has resigned from her position effective immediately.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024The government will reverse a law change making it easier to establish Māori seats around council tables, Local Government. Not all are pleased with this legislation reversal.
Friday, April 5, 2024Māori Councilors and Local government figures alike are not happy with the recently announced referendum on Māori Wards.
Friday, April 5, 2024Judd believed the battle was won in 2021 when the Labour Government scrapped a law that allowed binding polls on the inclusion of Māori
Friday, April 5, 2024One mayor called the reversal, "at odds with their own values of fairness and localism."
Thursday, April 4, 2024Hutt City is the latest in a number of local bodies to introduce Māori wards ahead of the 2025 Local Government Elections
Wednesday, November 22, 2023"We want to get this right from the start to ensure we are creating a legacy everyone in our city can be proud of."
Friday, November 3, 2023The decision made by the Greater Wellington regional council has the unanimous support of its mana whenua partners.
Thursday, October 26, 2023