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Friday, 21 May 2021, 3:36 pm Stratford District Council has today decided to introduce a Māori Ward in time for the 2022 local body elections. Councillors voted unanimously in support of the decision in an emergency meeting of Council held this morning, Friday 21 May 2021- the final day councils can make a decision on establishing Māori representation for the 2022 local election. Over 100 people were present to hear the outcome of the vote which was welcomed with applause, waiata and haka. Deputations were made to councillors prior to the decision making by representatives of Ngati Ruanui, Ngaruahine, Ngati Maru, Taranaki Iwi, Taranaki Māori Trust Board, Rongomai Community Action Group ....
Property developers Christopher and Pamela Herd, of Egmont Valley Holdings Limited, bought the 1.8 hectare slice of Maungaroa from telecommunications company Chorus New Zealand in December 2019 for $462,500, half its rateable value. Pamela said she was unaware of any intentions to develop a bike track at the site. Christopher could not be reached for comment. A New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) spokesperson said council had not received any resource consent applications from Egmont Valley Holdings Limited in relation to Maungaroa. The remaining 2.03ha of the site is owned by NPDC. BRODY DOLAN/Stuff The small group said it had been rumoured the new owners planned to develop the site into a bike track. ....
Peaceful demonstrations in New Plymouth over land sale and one-year anniversary of Maungaroa deal stuff.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from stuff.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.