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Josh Wharehinga

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May 11, 2023 in blog, Campaign, Council, Councillor, Covid, Maori, Maori Ward, Professional, Representation, Whakapapa

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My rationale for standing in the General Ward

I just want to write something very quickly to address a conversation some members of our community has had over the past couple of years. Namely, which ward I am standing in. Back when we implemented Maori Wards I was asked if I would run on the General or Maori Ward. I’ve been told I ...

November 23, 2020 in blog, Council, Councillor, Maori, Maori Ward, Politics, Professional

4 mins

Māori Ward – Te Tiriti – Representative Democracy

Tamararo and by-election I would like to acknowledge all of the whanau who successfully organised and ran the Kapa Haka events over the last week; the Turanganui Schools Maori Cultural Festival and the Karaitiana Tamararo Kapa Haka event. Wonderful events enjoyed by many. Tamararo was especially picturesque in the sun at Te Poho o Rawiri ...