Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jan 11, 2022 3:49:19 GMT 12
HAD THE MONEY DRIED UP FOR DROUGHT FORECASTING AFTER RUNANGA WERE GIVEN MILLIONS FOR CONSERVATION WORK? - Point of Order
Two announcements from the office of Kiripatu Allan give us a good idea of the government’s spending priorities.
Our understanding of those priorities is enhanced when we compare Allan’s announcements with the government’s investment in a project aimed to developing a new drought forecasting tool.
“Improved forecasting will alleviate some of the financial and mental burden that drought puts on farmers and growers. It will also make our primary industries more resilient, productive and sustainable,” Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor said of this development.
As Minister for Emergency Management, Kiri Allan says the government will contribute towards a Mayoral Relief Fund to support those most affected by the fires in Waiharara in the Far North.
A few days later, as Minister for Conservation, she announced a boost in funding for six Jobs for Nature initiatives across Canterbury. These range from establishing coastline trapping in Kaikōura, to setting up a native plant nursery, restoration planting at Lyttelton harbour, and increasing pest control across Banks Peninsula and Christchurch.
The contribution to the wellbeing of the people affected by the Far North fire amounted to $200,000.
The investment in improved drought forecasting is $200,000.
The investments in conservation projects amount to “over $12.64 million”.
Fair to say, no homes had been destroyed in the fire, but Allan said she was aware there were still significant impacts on people that would need to be addressed.
“While we are focusing on the most vulnerable at this stage, those who have suffered loss or damage should know the Government will support them where it can and help this close-knit community get back to some normality as soon as possible.
“We will stay in contact with Mayor Carter to see what further assistance may be needed in the coming days.”
Mayoral Relief Funds provide an additional way to help communities bounce back after an emergency.
The funds are in addition to other support that people may be eligible for through the Ministry of Social Development and Ministry for Primary Industries.
But $200,000 looks miserly when millions are being poured into conservation projects.
This funding.....
pointofordernz.wordpress.com/2022/01/10/had-the-money-dried-up-for-drought-forecasting-after-runanga-were-given-millions-for-conservation-work/#more-13929
Two announcements from the office of Kiripatu Allan give us a good idea of the government’s spending priorities.
Our understanding of those priorities is enhanced when we compare Allan’s announcements with the government’s investment in a project aimed to developing a new drought forecasting tool.
“Improved forecasting will alleviate some of the financial and mental burden that drought puts on farmers and growers. It will also make our primary industries more resilient, productive and sustainable,” Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor said of this development.
As Minister for Emergency Management, Kiri Allan says the government will contribute towards a Mayoral Relief Fund to support those most affected by the fires in Waiharara in the Far North.
A few days later, as Minister for Conservation, she announced a boost in funding for six Jobs for Nature initiatives across Canterbury. These range from establishing coastline trapping in Kaikōura, to setting up a native plant nursery, restoration planting at Lyttelton harbour, and increasing pest control across Banks Peninsula and Christchurch.
The contribution to the wellbeing of the people affected by the Far North fire amounted to $200,000.
The investment in improved drought forecasting is $200,000.
The investments in conservation projects amount to “over $12.64 million”.
Fair to say, no homes had been destroyed in the fire, but Allan said she was aware there were still significant impacts on people that would need to be addressed.
“While we are focusing on the most vulnerable at this stage, those who have suffered loss or damage should know the Government will support them where it can and help this close-knit community get back to some normality as soon as possible.
“We will stay in contact with Mayor Carter to see what further assistance may be needed in the coming days.”
Mayoral Relief Funds provide an additional way to help communities bounce back after an emergency.
The funds are in addition to other support that people may be eligible for through the Ministry of Social Development and Ministry for Primary Industries.
But $200,000 looks miserly when millions are being poured into conservation projects.
This funding.....
pointofordernz.wordpress.com/2022/01/10/had-the-money-dried-up-for-drought-forecasting-after-runanga-were-given-millions-for-conservation-work/#more-13929