The proposal, championed by NZ First, to hold a binding nationwide referendum — most recently tied to the 2026 election — on whether to retain or abolish dedicated Māori seats in Parliament and Māori wards in local government.
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councils decide fate of māori representation
Final results confirm axeing of more than half of maori wardspolitical attempt to undermine Māori representation
An unprecedented attack: 24 ways this Government has targeted MāoriStacked weekly counts; colour by editorial lean. Stuff and The Spinoff lean centre-left, NZ Herald centre-right, others centre.
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