Labour MP Tāmati Coffey is disappointed Māori will not be represented on the Western Bay of Plenty, Manawatū, Palmerston North or Whakatāne City Councils after polls released over the weekend revealed an overwhelming majority rejecting their establishment.
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Palmerston North votes against Māori wards
More than 14,000 people voted against having a Māori ward, while around 7,000 voted in favour.
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Final say on Māori ward for Palmerston North
This is the last day Palmerston North residents can vote on the council's Māori ward poll.
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The fight for a Māori voice
Palmerston North City Mayor Grant Smith is standing by his decision to get Māori wards on the council. Smith told Maori Television's Native Affairs programme that it was better to have Māori at the table.
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NewsManawatū to present submission on Mental Health Inquiry
More than thirty government and non-government organisations from across the Manawatū region are preparing to deliver what will be the first district submission for the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction.
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NewsPalmerston North's bid for a smokefree city
Palmerston North City Council has teamed up with the community, local artist and organisations to create the largest mural in town.
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Palmy Rocks calls on rock collectors
A special art event called Rhythm n Rocks is set to take over Palmerston North's city centre. Palmy Rocks are calling on local rock painters and collectors to take as many rocks down to The Square in an attempt to make a large koru with the rocks.
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Palmerston North set to break world's largest scrum record
Palmerston North is attempting to form the world’s largest scrum next Thursday (June 29). If successful, it will rapidly increase the number of world record holders in the city.
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Royal New Zealand Air Force open their very first marae
After almost a decade of hard work and dedication the New Zealand Air Force has officially opened its very first marae, which the Chief of Air Force is calling their own tūrangawaewae at the Ohakea base in Palmerston North.
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Gang member warms the hearts of Palmerston North's homeless
A Facebook video of Palmerston North gang member Te Kaipo Ahuriri has reached more than 255,000 views after he and his family spent the weekend tracking down and feeding the homeless.
