Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 20, 2016 18:54:52 GMT 12
CIVIL DEFENCE FUNDING MOOTED FOR MARAE
Maori Party co-leader Marama Fox wants to see civil defence funding used to help marae prepare for natural disasters.
Marae have figured prominently in response to this week’s earthquakes and floods,
Ms Fox says the way Takahanga Marae was able to support more than 1000 people caught up in Kaikoura is a tribute to the ability of marae to deal with whatever comes their way......
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_story_id/MTUxNjk=/National/x_story/Civil-defence-funding-mooted-for-marae
Maori Party co-leader Marama Fox wants to see civil defence funding used to help marae prepare for natural disasters.
Marae have figured prominently in response to this week’s earthquakes and floods,
Ms Fox says the way Takahanga Marae was able to support more than 1000 people caught up in Kaikoura is a tribute to the ability of marae to deal with whatever comes their way......
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_story_id/MTUxNjk=/National/x_story/Civil-defence-funding-mooted-for-marae