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October 4, 2022 | News
Tepania putting Māori edge into mayoral contest
One of the five Māori running to be the next mayor of the Far North District says it's impossible to call a winner until the election is over.
November 30, 2023
October 3, 2022 | News
Awhi offered for new Māori councilors
The chair of Local Government New Zealand's Māori Te Maruata Māori arm says her group is there to help the for new Māori councillors elected this week
September 16, 2022 | News
Local body ballots go out
Postal voting packs for next month’s local body elections started going out today.
August 31, 2022 | News
New Plymouth candidates grilled on Māori stance
Former New Plymouth mayor Andrew Judd says asking council candidates whether they support a Māori ward is race baiting, because the question has been decided.
August 30, 2022 | News
Māori ward battler Boynton ready to serve
One of the leaders of the petition seeking Māori wards says it’s a relief to now be on council – but now the hard work starts.
August 15, 2022 | News
Māori ward councillors elected unopposed
The first Māori councillors for the next three years are now known, with several being the only ones nominated for their seats.
August 12, 2022 | News
Late interest picked for Māori ward spots
A leader of Māori in local government is confident there will be candidates in all the new Māori wards around the country.
August 11, 2022 | News
Putting moko on face of local government
An Opotiki district councillor says Māori should see the creation of Māori wards or constituencies by 35 local bodies as a golden opportunity to get involved in setting the future direction of their communities.
July 29, 2022 | News
Seats on council just part of struggle
A Manawatū iwi leader says the battle for proper Māori representation at local government level in the district is far from over.
July 29, 2022 | News
Māori wards open door to diversity
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta says she is looking forward to greater diversity and more Maori participation in local government decision-making.
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