Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 10, 2016 17:42:18 GMT 12
Taura Whiri losing operational focus
Maori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell says leaving Te Taura Whiri and and Te Mangai Paho as crown entities is in the best interests of Maori language revival.
He says the Bill brings iwi and crown together so both sides have a responsibility to do their bit.
Mr Flavell says while at the moment there is no new money for Maori language programmes, in future years he will push for an increase in money for community initiatives as well as change in the way mainstream government departments spend on te reo…..
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_story_id/MTMwNjc=
Maori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell says leaving Te Taura Whiri and and Te Mangai Paho as crown entities is in the best interests of Maori language revival.
He says the Bill brings iwi and crown together so both sides have a responsibility to do their bit.
Mr Flavell says while at the moment there is no new money for Maori language programmes, in future years he will push for an increase in money for community initiatives as well as change in the way mainstream government departments spend on te reo…..
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_story_id/MTMwNjc=