Māori success undermines Māori ward campaign launchNZ PARLIAMENT New National Party leader Simon Bridges and his deputy Paula Bennett. OPINION: The day the National Party caucus picked a Māori leader and deputy undermined the launch of a campaign by supporters of Māori wards in Palmerston North and Manawatū. A key argument of supporters of Māori wards is that Māori candidates need some affirmative action to get ahead in politics. READ MORE:* Māori ward supporters launch Together: Kia Kotahi Mai* Māori ward petition demands a poll in Palmerston North* Māori ward supporters prepare to defend decisions* Vocal third speak up for Māori council seatsIt is true that there are currently no councillors with Māori ancestry on the Palmerston North City Council, but there is one on the Manawatū District Council. Voting against Māori wards is the only rational choice that citizens and ratepayers can make.

Source: Stuff March 04, 2018 08:26 UTC