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The next National government will repeal the Maori wards legislation passed by Parliament tonight under urgency, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says.
âElectoral law reform should not be rushed through Parliament under urgency like this.
âJacinda Ardern and Labour did not campaign on this issue at the last election and have not adequately consulted with New Zealanders. This is shoddy law making.
âLabour only gave the public two days to make submissions. There were 12,506 of them, with 76 per cent opposed to the changes.
âParliamentary select committees normally take six months to properly consider legislation. In this case, the Labour Government took less than a week.
âThe way we elect our councils is a fundamental part of our democracy. This legislation takes away the ability of New Zealanders to have a voice in this decision making.
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