HRC fears the Government’s plans to implement ways to get rid of Māori wards will seriously test the relationship between local councils and their iwi and hapū constituents.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024The report is the latest in a series of urgent inquiries by the tribunal into decisions by the new National Party-led government.
Saturday, May 18, 2024Hamilton 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, 2024