More than 60 percent oppose Maori wards
More than 60 percent oppose Maori wards - In Palmerston North, a majority of 63% disagreed with Maori wards, 5% supported the move, and the remainder with no opinion. ... Hobson's Pledge is supporting petitions to trigger a vote on Maori ward proposals in Western Bay of Plenty, Palmerston North, Manawatu, Whakatane, and Kaikoura.