Petition launched over Whakatāne Māori ward
Petition launched over Whakatāne Māori ward
- The establishment of a Māori ward on the Whakatāne District Council has sparked fierce debate in the town. Toni Boynton is ... Māori make up 43 percent of the Whakatāne population, and many residents, including local iwi, believe there should be a designated Māori seat at the decision-making table.
- The establishment of a Māori ward on the Whakatāne District Council has sparked fierce debate in the town. Toni Boynton is ... Māori make up 43 percent of the Whakatāne population, and many residents, including local iwi, believe there should be a designated Māori seat at the decision-making table.