Waatea News Column: Why banning anti-Maori petitions is true democracy
The decision by the Government to step in and stop the anti-Māori petition law from derailing Māori representation at Local Council is true democracy at its best.
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The Daily Blog Open Mic – Tuesday – 23rd February 2021
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