A recent law change saw councils given the choice to either hold a binding poll or disestablish their Maori wards. 

Central Hawkes Bay Mayor Alex Walker told Tim Beveridge that publicising the issue removes the power from local governments.

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A recent law change saw councils given the choice to either hold a binding poll or disestablish their Maori wards. 
Central Hawkes Bay Mayor Alex Walker told Tim Beveridge that publicising the issue removes the power from local governments.
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