Tuesday, 18 May 2021, 3:54 pm Hastings District Council will now start the process of undertaking a representation review, having today resolved to establish Māori Wards. The decision follows an emergency meeting held on April 22 when Council decided to gather feedback and gauge public opinion on introducing Māori Wards. This proposal was prompted by amendments to the Local Electoral amendment Act in March this year changing the process for establishing Māori Wards, specifically removing the ability of electors to demand a binding poll on the matter. Between April 23 and May 12 the proposal was publicised across print media and radio, on various social media channels, on the council website,