A recent law change saw councils given the choice to either hold a binding poll or disestablish their Maori wards.  Central Hawkes Bay Mayor Alex Walker told Tim Beveridge that publicising the issue removes the power from local governments. LISTEN ABOVESee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

A recent law change saw councils given the choice to either hold a binding poll or disestablish their Maori wards. Central Hawkes Bay Mayor Alex Walker told Tim Beveridge that publicising the issue removes the power from local governments. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent law change saw councils given the choice to either hold a binding poll or disestablish their Maori wards.&nbsp; Central Hawkes Bay Mayor Alex Walker told Tim Beveridge that publicising the issue removes the power from local governments. LISTEN ABOVESee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Alex Walker: Maori wards are a no-brainer

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Alex Walker: Maori wards are a no-brainer

Alex Walker: Maori wards are a no-brainer