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South Wairarapa – advice from Māori
Greater Wellington Regional Council – understanding
South Wairarapa – advice from Māori
In the South Wairarapa, the District Council has a Māori standing committee that has advised the Council since the late 1990s, sometimes commenting on resource management issues, other times with general advice. The committee includes representatives from hapu and iwi – and, says the Council’s chief executive, Griff Page, since the LGA 2002 formalised ways to increase Māori participation in local government, little has needed to change in this predominantly European community.
Greater Wellington Regional Council – understanding
The Greater Wellington Regional Council and Te Tangata Whenua o Te Upoko o te Ika a Maui made a Charter of Understanding between them in November 2000.
The purpose of the charter included developing a relationship of mutual benefit between them. It establishes and provides for a clear understanding of the basis and ongoing conduct of the relationship.
Health as a local govt issue
Māori have needs – and interest – in health, and the way it is delivered in their rural and urban communities. The structure of district health boards allows for the Minister of Health to ensure that Māori are better represented – the Minister may chose Māori people to fill the four positions for members who can be appointed by him to balance the seven who are elected from the community.