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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 26, 2019 16:55:18 GMT 12
MĀORI ELDERLY AND DISABLED 'FORGOTTEN' NEW ZEALANDERS – REPORTAn advocacy group for Māori says its elderly are forgotten New Zealanders and it wants policy makers to do more for them. He is calling for a national strategy for the ageing Māori population that includes social services and housing. Mr Tukaki said that should include things like kaumatua housing near marae, more investment support for iwi health services and investing additional supplementary allowances and financial support for elders looking after mokopuna...... www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/397461/maori-elderly-and-disabled-forgotten-new-zealanders-report
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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 26, 2019 16:55:58 GMT 12
GOVERNMENT SPENDS $4.6M ON STATE HOUSING FAMILIES VIA KĀINGA WHĀNAU ORAMinister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni made the announcement in Auckland today. The government is investing $4.6 million into assisting 450 families living in Housing New Zealand homes in the Palmerston North and Whanganui regions. Iwi will help the families identify what they need from the government, which could including finding work, upskilling or addressing housing issues. Ms Sepuloni said Whānau Ora has been successful in making it easier for Māori and Pasifika families to access government services which can be difficult to navigate...... dailystockdish.com/government-spends-4-6m-on-state-housing-families-via-kainga-whanau-ora/
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