They allow those on the Maori Electoral Roll to vote for Councillors to represent Maori.

But its proposed consultation will miss a Government's deadline of Friday next week.

Mayor Kirsten Wise says the two and a half month timeframe set by Government isn't long enough.

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05 Jan: Te Pati Maori co-leader Rawiri Waititi is the highest-spending MP - in terms of Parliamentary Service funding

26 Dec: The Greens say they're after every vote possible - which could include pinching support from potential partners Labour and Te Pati Maori

23 Dec: Te Pati Maori's expressed dismay about a perceived lack of inclusion of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in a new trade deal with India

12 Dec: Te Pati Maori is promising to restore Maori decision making rights when it comes to fresh water

07 Dec: A reshuffle in Te Pati Maori is likely on the cards, with the party's AGM today

02 Dec: Changing dynamics in our prisons - as Corrections works with more older Maori offenders

29 Nov: Labour's leader is not shying away from a campaign in the Maori seats

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