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  •   Home > News > Maori

    A council's decision to introduce Maori wards can no longer be vetoed

    A council's decision to introduce Maori wards can no longer be vetoed


    A Bill to establish Maori Wards has passed its third and final reading at Parliament, with 77 in support and 43 against.

    Local polls with five or more percent can no longer overturn a council's decision to introduce them.

    Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta says it's a step forward in improving decision-making in our country.

    She says Maori who are participating at whatever level of local government, want the best for the whole community, and do not operate in a vacuum..

    Judith Collins says National will repeal the legislation when it gets back into Government.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Maori News
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     05 Jul: After a strong start, today's Maori All Blacks-Scotland match in Whangarei isn't going the way of the hosts
     02 Jul: The Maori All Blacks are making some strategic adjustments as they prepare to host Scotland in Whangarei on Saturday
     02 Jul: Maori All Blacks first five Rivez Reihana admits he was unnerved by the shot clock rule change against the Japan XV , as he looks to reset against Scotland in Whangarei on Saturday
     29 Jun: The Maori All Blacks have come from behind at halftime to score six second half tires and thump the Japan XV 53 to 20 in Tokyo
     28 Jun: Named on Tuesday, off to Japan on Wednesday and with just two trainings under their belt
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