Horizons Regional Council votes in favour of establishing Māori wards 19 May, 2021 02:44 AM 5 minutes to read Fiona Kahukura Chase (centre, standing) leads a waiata during the special Horizons meeting on Wednesday. Photo / Supplied Fiona Kahukura Chase (centre, standing) leads a waiata during the special Horizons meeting on Wednesday. Photo / Supplied Horizons Regional Council has voted overwhelmingly in favour of establishing Māori wards. The final vote at Wednesday's council meeting was 10 for and one against, with councillor Bruce Gordon abstaining. The Government made way for the move in February, when it abolished a law allowing local referendums to veto decisions by councils to establish Māori wards.