1 M ÄO R I R E P R E S E N TAT I O N I N L O CAL GO VE R N M E N T Contents Introduction 2 Körero whakataki Mäori representation in local government 6 He kanohi Mäori kei roto i te Kawanatanga ä-Rohe Environment Bay of Plenty: how the system works 9 Te Kaunihera ä-Rohe o te Waiariki: pëhea te whakamahi i te tätaitanga The history 13 Tähuhu körero Mäori representation on the new Auckland Council 22 He kanohi Mäori kei runga i te Kaunihera hou o Tämaki Makaurau Survey of local authorities 27 Te tiro whänui o ngä Taiwhenua Discussion at the Diversity Forum 2010 35 Ngä körero i te Hui Kanorau o Aotearoa 2010 The future 37 Te wä mua References Ngä tohutoro 40