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New Zealand Government to End Iwi Representation on Councils

9 Jun 2026 9:09 a.m. · Source: Te Pāti Māori

New Zealand's government announced plans to remove iwi representatives' voting rights from all councils, sparking strong condemnation from Te Pāti Māori. The party criticizes the move as undemocratic, harmful to Māori rights, and implemented without public consultation.

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