Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 5, 2022 3:25:19 GMT 12
MĀORI TRUSTEE SEEKS CHANGES TO ACT
The Māori Trustee is seeking changes to the Māori Trustee Act 1953 so it can make grants instead of just loans.
Māori Trustee Charlotte Severne says it’s an early-stage process to test any appetite for whether she should be able to make grants to support Māori development, and what types of things should grants be used for.
The proposed amendments would not affect Māori land claims or how whānau succeed to Māori land.
Dr Severne says some Māori land trusts and businesses cannot afford to service loans, so grant funding is a way to assist them.....
waateanews.com/2022/11/04/maori-trustee-seeks-changes-to-act/
The Māori Trustee is seeking changes to the Māori Trustee Act 1953 so it can make grants instead of just loans.
Māori Trustee Charlotte Severne says it’s an early-stage process to test any appetite for whether she should be able to make grants to support Māori development, and what types of things should grants be used for.
The proposed amendments would not affect Māori land claims or how whānau succeed to Māori land.
Dr Severne says some Māori land trusts and businesses cannot afford to service loans, so grant funding is a way to assist them.....
waateanews.com/2022/11/04/maori-trustee-seeks-changes-to-act/