Whakatāne Māori ward advocates cheer government stance
Three Whakatāne women who led the charge for Māori wards in the district are ecstatic legislation change has been signalled. Toni Boynton, Mawera Karetai, and Danae Lee said they were stunned and excited to hear that Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta had made removing the poll provisions on Māori wards one of her top priorities. […]