Voters decide on Māori wards in local body elections

Wednesday 17 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 17 Sep 2025, 4:30pm

In this story Ruapehu District Council, Greater Wellington Regional Council, Ngāti Hauā, Wairarapa Times-Age, Ngāti Rangi

Voters in Masterton, South Wairarapa, and Greater Wellington are participating in binding polls to determine whether to keep or remove their council Māori wards. Meanwhile, Ruapehu Māori ward candidate Korty Wilson is seeking a second term to ensure Māori representation at the council table.

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1. Stuff via Waikato TimesWed 17 Sep 2025, 2:07pm

   Korty Wilson: Māori wards vital for Ruapehu’s future (opens in new tab)

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   • Māori wards: Keep or remove? (opens in new tab) Wed 17 Sep 2025, 4:30pm