Luxon surely could have headed this waste off? “Over half the total money that must be spent on local referendums on Māori seats will be shouldered by councils that didn’t record a single vote against the ward” (If you’re not a subscriber try later in the weekend)

$2m spend on Māori wards while deriding nice-to-haves

Over half the total money that must be spent on local referendums on Māori seats will be shouldered by councils that didn’t record a single vote against the ward

Apparently his agreement with Act is apparently more important then the crowns relationship with Māori