In the second of four dates in the Treaty & Me series for 2025, three local experts gather to share their insights on Māori wards.
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Sheryl Mai, Mike Kake and Carol Peters talk about why they advocated for Māori wards, and why they think it's important that we keep them. The first part of the session will be a panel discussion facilitated by Network Waitangi Whangārei educator Moea Armstrong, after which the audience will be invited to ask their own questions of the panellists.
About the Panelists:
Sheryl Mai was Mayor of Whangārei District Council for nine years from 2013-2022. Her time as Mayor included guiding the Council through the introduction of a Māori Ward; and the transformation of Te Kārearea from an advisory committee to the status of a standing strategic partnership committee of Council.
Mike Kake has worked for the Electoral Commission as a Community Engagement Advisor over several General Elections. His background is in media and he continues to represent Ngati Hau and Te Parawhau hapū and Ngapuhi iwi at Local Government level.
Dr. Carol Peters is a current member of (and standing for re-election to) Whangārei District Council, where she serves as Deputy Chair of Community Development and champions affordable housing initiatives for older people. She founded Open Arms for the homeless, chairs Climate Change Taitokerau, and serves as a Director on Creative Northland. Dr. Peters is committed to endorsing Tangata Whenua aspirations.
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