5721 (2024). Celia Wade-Brown to the Minister of Local Government

Written Question

Published date: 23 Apr 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	5721 (2024)
Question asked:	10 Apr 2024
Member asking:	Celia Wade-Brown
Portfolio:	Minister of Local Government
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	17 Apr 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_05721_2024
Document guid:	e8597b71-8897-4d8f-85d9-aaf2430982ae

5721 (2024). Celia Wade-Brown to the Minister of Local Government: Why is the Minister singling out Māori wards to be subject to referendums?

Hon Simeon Brown: The Coalition Government is restoring the right of voters to decide whether a council can establish a Māori ward through referendums.