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Five Whangārei district councillors are seeking to overturn their council's vote for Māori wards. Councillor Vince Cocurullo (standing) speaks against his council voting for Māori seats at its November meeting. Photo: Northern Advocate / Michael Cunningham Councillor Vince Cocurullo said the challenge sought to have Whangārei District Council (WDC)'s November decision for Māori representation on council rescinded. The formal challenge will come from Cocurullo, Shelley Deeming, Phil Halse, Greg Martin and Simon Reid at next week's Thursday, 25 March council meeting. Whangārei Mayor She...

Māori wards challenged: Move to overturn Whangārei District Council vote 17 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM 3 minutes to read Whangārei District councillors will vote when they meet next Thursday on a motion to overturn an earlier decision to establish Māori wards. Photo / File Five Whangārei District councillors are seeking to overturn their council's vote for Māori wards. Cr Vince Cocurullo said the challenge sought to have Whangārei District Council's November decision for Māori representation on council rescinded. The formal challenge will come from Cocurullo, Shelley Deeming, Phil Halse, Greg...