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Mike Butler: An iwi and some Maori wards
Using the Hawkes Bay as an example, political commentator Mike Butler demonstrates that iwi Māori already hold considerable power in local bodies in various ways, and voting to retain Māori wards will only strengthen their power bloc.
Restoring democracy to Auckland’s transport
The Government is to introduce legislation that means Auckland Council’s elected members will be directly accountable to the public for most transport decisions that affect the daily lives of Aucklanders.
Three Waters replacement passes: goodbye co-governance, hello council control
The government’s promised repeal of Labour’s Three Waters reforms has officially passed its third reading. The replacement strips out co-governance and returns water management to local councils and is a victory for democracy and localism.
Dismantling Separatism
In her weekly column at NZCPR, Dr Muriel Newman explains why we urgently need the government to exercise its sovereign power and restore democracy by eliminating race-based policies – a priority under the NZ First and National coalition agreement.
Tick-Tock Tikanga: The Perverse Core of Bicultural Legality
Political commentator Zoran Rakovic challenges the legitimacy of biculturalism in NZ’s legal system, considering what happens when tikanga Māori becomes binding law but only some may interpret it?
‘Death to all white people!’: Hobson’s Pledge alleges intimidation by Te Pāti Māori supporters
Hobson's Pledge has condemned the intimidation aimed at a billboard company over their Māori wards campaign: “It was disappointing to have a respectful conversation about Māori wards and equal democratic rights become so toxic and violent so quickly.”
The Council Is Not Your Mum
Political commentator Zoran Rakovic makes a plea for grassroots action. "Councils aren't nannies - citizens must organise, lead, and build the future they want".