Maori ward proposed

Wellington: A notice of motion has been filed to establish a Maori ward at the next Wellington City Council election.

This is after the Government announced this week it would abolish a law that allows local referendums to veto decisions by councils to establish Maori wards, in time for the 2022 local body elections.

Wellington city councillor and Maori Partnerships portfolio leader Jill Day moved the notice of motion yesterday with the support of Mayor Andy Foster. — The New Zealand Herald