Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-05-12 09:02:53 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: AFC5C07D009FE4C54C28253564AB95C4ACD4F3E1BB017002587865A55AE6ACDE
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Original Note:
Some Maori do get two votes in local elections. Members of Ngāi Tahu (a Maori Tribe) can elect two Environment Canterbury councillors through Ngāi Tahu. Those same members can also vote additionally in the local elections for the other 14 councillor positions. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/472178/new-law-gives-ngai-tahu-right-to-appoint-two-environment-canterbury-councillors https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/129454384/historic-moment-as-parliament-votes-to-allow-ngi-tahu-to-choose-environment-canterbury-appointees https://ngaitahu.iwi.nz/ngai-tahu/whakapapa/registration-information/
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