Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 28, 2018 17:15:23 GMT 12
MĀORI DESPERATE FOR OWN MARAE PROGRESS WITH COUNCIL FUNDING
A long-fought for marae is another step closer for an Auckland community that often feels overlooked.
Beach Haven's Uruamo Maranga Ake Marae project received $142,000 in funding from Auckland Council's Māori Cultural Initiatives Fund this month.
Kaipātiki Local Board chairman John Gillon said: "These facilities, when finished, will offer our whole community the opportunity to experience and learn more about Māori culture and customs."
The estimated cost for the entire new proposed complex is $7 million.
The Auckland Council Māori Cultural Initiatives Fund has funded 28 separate applications from 10 marae groups in the past three years, totaling $3.255 million......
www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/north-shore-times/104927082/mori-desperate-for-own-marae-progress-with-council-funding
A long-fought for marae is another step closer for an Auckland community that often feels overlooked.
Beach Haven's Uruamo Maranga Ake Marae project received $142,000 in funding from Auckland Council's Māori Cultural Initiatives Fund this month.
Kaipātiki Local Board chairman John Gillon said: "These facilities, when finished, will offer our whole community the opportunity to experience and learn more about Māori culture and customs."
The estimated cost for the entire new proposed complex is $7 million.
The Auckland Council Māori Cultural Initiatives Fund has funded 28 separate applications from 10 marae groups in the past three years, totaling $3.255 million......
www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/north-shore-times/104927082/mori-desperate-for-own-marae-progress-with-council-funding