Rowland Prince Fitzgerald

photo of a candidate of Palmerston North City Council elections

My principal place of residence is in the Te Pūao Māori Ward area.

Candidate statement

Bringing back the referendum for Maori Wards only is for many including 1000s of non-Maori, bringing back colonisation. Where referendums are not required for the General Ward, not required for the Rural Ward and not required for Community Boards, this sentiment also a reality is brought to bear. Our PNCC has enjoyed and continues to enjoy a workable open and honest partnership with Mana Whenua, Rangitane since the early 1960s. Our PNCC is also acutely aware of their responsibilities to all Maori residing in our city and all constituents alike. My first term as a Maori Ward City Councillor is a privilege that will never wain. I am putting my hand up for a second term primarily to finish one job, and that is to entrench Maori participation alongside our General Ward colleagues in shaping a prosperous future for all Palmerston North folk and families. Nga mihi nunui.