28 July 2017
Māori Ward Option - Public meetings
Palmerston North City is exploring ways to ensure Māori values and perspectives are better included in the development
of the City.
Around 17% of Palmerston North’s population identify as Māori. Council is considering establishing a Māori ward, an
electorate group who will be able to nominate and vote for candidates to a designated Māori seat/s on Council.
If a Māori ward is established, those registered on the Maori roll for national elections will be eligible to vote for
Palmerston North City Council Māori Ward candidates.
Submissions on the proposal are now invited until closing date Friday 15 September.
Two public meetings are being held next week on Māori ward options.
They are:
Tuesday 1 August, 12 – 1:30 pm
St Michael’s Church Marae Complex, 70 Ellesmere Crescent, Highbury
Wednesday 2 August, 5 – 7pm
Events Central, Central Library, George Street
Submission forms can be obtained from the Palmerston North City Council Customer Service Centre at 32 The Square, the
Central Library, Community Libraries and Council website www.pncc.govt.nz
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