I acknowledge that some councils will not be able to establish a Māori ward because the proportion of their population on the Māori electoral roll is too low. Other councils may decide that Māori wards are not the most effective way to include the Māori perspective in their decision making—that's OK. Māori wards are only one tool available to you to improve Māori representation and participation. But Māori wards are an important step forward for many other councils that are seeking to improve the way they partner with and represent Māori in their communities.