Māori wards are designated seats on local councils elected only by voters on the Māori electoral roll. Legislation has fluctuated between allowing councils to establish them unilaterally and requiring binding public polls. Supporters argue these wards guarantee partnership and representation under the Treaty of Waitangi. Opponents view them as undemocratic separatism that divides citizens by ancestry.
Response rates from 192 Tamaki Makaurau voters.
Trend of support over time for each answer from 192 Tamaki Makaurau voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 192 Tamaki Makaurau voters.
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