Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Democracy Action Welcomes Tauranga Vote
Democracy Action Welcomes Tauranga Vote
Responding to
Tauranga Council’s unanimous vote not
to establish separate Council seats on the basis of
ethnicity, Lee Short, Democracy Action founder
says:
“The establishment of a Maori ward would have
damaged the relationship between Maori and
non-Maori.”
“The trend of councils and other groups trying to impose race-based wards and representatives upon communities runs contrary to the rights and freedoms New Zealanders hold dear.”
“One only needs to look to Auckland to see how the Council’s policies and priorities are influenced by unelected and unaccountable race-based representatives. We welcome Tauranga not following the path of Auckland.”
ENDS
Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
Gordon Campbell: On The Coalition’s Awful, Not Good, Very Bad Poll Results
FIRST Union: May Day, The Biggest Threat To NZ Workers In 2024 Is Our Government
Green Party: New Unemployment Figures Paint Bleak Picture 
Labour Party: National Should Heed Tribunal Warning And Scrap Coalition Commitment With ACT
Government: Saves Access To Medicines
Office of the Speaker: Law And Order, Finance, And Defence A Focus For Ukrainian Parliamentary Delegation To NZ
Environmental Defence Society: Fast-track Approvals Bill Presents A Serious Risk To New Zealand Exporters
