IHI : Iwi Have Influence IHI is an Action Group opposed to a Super City without Maori representation.

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We want the Crown to honour its exisiting agreements with Tangata Whenua.

• To create better and more diverse representation in local government

• To protect mana whenua rights

• To protect the land, sea and people

IHI Action Group (Iwi Have Influence) was set up to organise Maori opposition to the proposal to establish a Super City without reserved Maori seats as proposed by the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Auckland Governance.

The aim of IHI is primarily to reverse the Crown’s decision ensuring there are at least 3 Maori seats.

IHI also aims to network with other community groups to promote a greater understanding of the consequences of the proposed Super City. IHI simply means power. It is the power of the people that can reverse the Crown’s decision.

IHI organised the Hikoi on 25 May 2009, organised submission writing in good faith that the Select Committee process would mean something – in light of Cabinet’s decision to deny Maori seats on the proposed Council we are  now considering the next step.

What can you do?

Watch this space – a range of strategies are currently being planned to address the Cabinet decision on 24/08/09 to deny Maori the three Council seats recommended by the Royal Commission for the proposed Auckland SuperCity.

Use your IHI (power) to influence all people around you to make Tamaki Makaurau – Auckland the diverse, inclusive, soulful and energetic city it can be.

• Order a Hikoi T-Shirt ($10 each).

• Telephone, visit or write to your MP and the Prime Minister: c/- Parliament Buildings, Wellington. (freepost) or email: firstname.lastname@parliament.govt.nz)

• Consider other options for affecting the positive change required and share them with us below.

Contact your IHI Area Coordinator/s to get involved:

 ihiactiongroup@gmail.com