Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 29, 2017 17:46:49 GMT 12
MANUREWA MARAE SEEKS FOR MORE FUNDING
Rangi McLean is calling on the Government for more funding to house the homeless at Manurewa Marae, who have been at the forefront in the past year for assisting families seeking refuge.
McLean isn't surprised with Manurewa not receiving funding in this year's Budget.
Chairman for Manurewa Marae Board, Rangi McLean says, "I've remained in contact with the Ministry, they've asked whether Manurewa is opening its doors again to the homeless, I said, "well the Government need to invest more money from last year's budget so that our services continue."
The Ministry says they spent in excess of $300,000 last year to assist the homeless who took refuge at Manurewa Marae. But McLean says Manurewa Marae needs more financial assistance. The Ministry told Te Kāea that they continue to work with housing providers, including Māori organisations. Their contribution to Manurewa Marae concluded by mutual agreement at the end of a 12-week pilot programme in 2016, and the marae received around $100,000 in MSD funding.....
www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/manurewa-marae-seeks-more-funding
Rangi McLean is calling on the Government for more funding to house the homeless at Manurewa Marae, who have been at the forefront in the past year for assisting families seeking refuge.
McLean isn't surprised with Manurewa not receiving funding in this year's Budget.
Chairman for Manurewa Marae Board, Rangi McLean says, "I've remained in contact with the Ministry, they've asked whether Manurewa is opening its doors again to the homeless, I said, "well the Government need to invest more money from last year's budget so that our services continue."
The Ministry says they spent in excess of $300,000 last year to assist the homeless who took refuge at Manurewa Marae. But McLean says Manurewa Marae needs more financial assistance. The Ministry told Te Kāea that they continue to work with housing providers, including Māori organisations. Their contribution to Manurewa Marae concluded by mutual agreement at the end of a 12-week pilot programme in 2016, and the marae received around $100,000 in MSD funding.....
www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/manurewa-marae-seeks-more-funding