Poll: Do you think we should have Māori wards?
The Council is seeking comments directly from key stakeholders, and we're also asking for your feedback.
The Whakatāne District Council’s Policy Committee is keen to understand all viewpoints on the possibility of creating Māori Wards, prior to the next local government elections in 2019.
Following a wide-ranging discussion on ways to promote greater Māori involvement in decision-making, Councillors have agreed to pursue further investigations on the possibility of introducing Māori Wards and gather feedback from Iwi.
A report summarising all feedback will be presented to the Policy Committee later this year.
Vote in the poll, leave a comment below, or email us at info@whakatane.govt.nz to send your feedback.
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28.6% Yes
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50% No
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7.1% Don't know
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14.3% I'd like to know more about before making a choice
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Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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42.4% Yes
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32.9% Maybe?
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24.7% No
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