Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 26, 2018 16:13:48 GMT 12
ONE YEAR ON: MĀORI REMAIN OPTIMISTIC UNDER COALITION GOVERNMENT
What's happening with Whānau Ora, Crown-Māori relations and Treaty Settlements?
In the past year, there has been a greater growth of Māori in paid employment than non-Māori, and Māori are taking home an extra $9 a week ... but that is still far short of the total average increase of $50 a week.
While it may not be targeted specifically at Māori, the increase in benefits through the Families Package is helping many lower to middle income whānau.
About 18,000 Māori families a year will receive the Best Start Payment for newborns, and about 138,000 Māori have received Winter Energy Payments....
www.radionz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/369383/one-year-on-maori-remain-optimistic-under-coalition-government
What's happening with Whānau Ora, Crown-Māori relations and Treaty Settlements?
In the past year, there has been a greater growth of Māori in paid employment than non-Māori, and Māori are taking home an extra $9 a week ... but that is still far short of the total average increase of $50 a week.
While it may not be targeted specifically at Māori, the increase in benefits through the Families Package is helping many lower to middle income whānau.
About 18,000 Māori families a year will receive the Best Start Payment for newborns, and about 138,000 Māori have received Winter Energy Payments....
www.radionz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/369383/one-year-on-maori-remain-optimistic-under-coalition-government