21 May 2021

Maori wards being established by local authorities

From Lately, 10:30 pm on 21 May 2021

Earlier this week, Hastings announced it was establishing two Maori wards, but Napier has not, opting to wait til later in the year, arguing it didn't have time to properly consult the community. Karyn speaks with the Executive Director of the Maori Council and chair of the National Maori Authority, Matthew Tukaki about the changes to the law earlier this year that enabled councils to establish Māori wards in the same way as general wards.

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