Co-governance does not afford them a 50% say. It is an equal split of Iwi and Crown representatives that decide on guiding principles, advice and direction for the actual water boards. Also, decisions require a 75% majority, so it's not like any one group can take over.

This is all ignoring the fact that co-governance is pretty much the bare minimum the crown should do based on The Treaty of Waitangi.

[–] Ilovethebomb@lemmy.nz 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Are you certain about the 75% majority? This is the first I've heard of it.

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Here's a source: https://thespinoff.co.nz/atea/24-04-2023/explained-whats-going-on-with-formerly-named-three-waters-and-co-governance

It is also notable that decisions of the regional representative groups are not to be made by a bare majority. The current legislation requires that the regional representative groups make decisions by consensus, where possible, or by 75% of the regional representatives.

[–] Ilovethebomb@lemmy.nz 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

So they can merely cause a deadlock. That is an improvement at least.

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 1 points 1 year ago

Well to be fair 50% would cause a deadlock as well.