Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 8, 2018 16:21:31 GMT 12
GOVT TO TARGET MĀORI UNEMPLOYMENT RATES – JACKSON
The falling unemployment rate is tracking in the right direction but the percentage of Māori and youth out of work is still too high, Minister of Employment Willie Jackson says.
Mr Jackson said while Māori unemployment fell more than 20 percent last year, it was still double the national average - which was not acceptable.
Mr Jackson said Māori would benefit from government investment in families, health and housing, but he was also negotiating targeted initiatives......
www.radionz.co.nz/news/political/349933/govt-to-target-maori-unemployment-rates-jackson
The falling unemployment rate is tracking in the right direction but the percentage of Māori and youth out of work is still too high, Minister of Employment Willie Jackson says.
Mr Jackson said while Māori unemployment fell more than 20 percent last year, it was still double the national average - which was not acceptable.
Mr Jackson said Māori would benefit from government investment in families, health and housing, but he was also negotiating targeted initiatives......
www.radionz.co.nz/news/political/349933/govt-to-target-maori-unemployment-rates-jackson