August 01, 2022
Māori advisor plan strikes election nerve
An Auckland councillor says she’s copped a backlash for her call to embed a Māori advisor in the office of the next mayor.
Manukau-Papakura ward councillor and Māori portfolio holder Angela Dalton says the idea of co-governance in local government is hitting a nerve.
One of those who responded online was mayoral candidate Craig Lord.
She says that highlights the importance of voting.
“We now know about how Craig Lord feels about it. I don’t know about the other candidates so those are the questions to ask. If people have an opportunity to speak to the candidates, as what’s their view on outcomes for Māori,” Ms Dalton says.
She says candidate and fellow councillor Efeso Collins supports her call.