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Be brave : Rangitīkei District Council votes to establish Māori ward in time for 2022 elections 3 May, 2021 04:00 AM 4 minutes to read Rangitīkei District Councillor Tracey Hiroa told her colleagues the significance of representation to tangata whenua. Photo / Bevan Conley Rangitīkei District Councillor Tracey Hiroa told her colleagues the significance of representation to tangata whenua. Photo / Bevan Conley The Rangitīkei District Council has voted unanimously in favour of establishing a Māori ward in time for next year s local body elections. The number of dedicated Māori representatives is not yet known and while the council s iwi advisory group has called for 50/50 representation, mayor Andy Watson says that is not possible. ....