Press Release – Manawatu District Council Manawat District Council has today revoked the previous motion passed at the Council meeting on 6 May to defer a decision on Mori ward(s). Councillors voted 8 3 to revoke the previous motion and support the introduction of Mori wards in time … Manawatū District Council has today revoked the previous motion passed at the Council meeting on 6 May to defer a decision on Māori ward(s). Councillors voted 8 – 3 to revoke the previous motion and support the introduction of Māori wards in time for the 2022 local body elections. Councillor Alison Short, who brought forward the notice of motion says that she is elated with the decision and believes it is in the best interests of the wider community.