Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 1, 2020 3:36:15 GMT 12
HAWKE'S BAY IWI LEADER CALLS FOR TANGI COSTS TO BE FUNDED BY GOVERNMENT FOR SOME MĀORI
Ngahiwi Tomoana of Ngāti Kahungunu wants funeral costs covered by the Government for all Māori who die after 55, and before they can claim superannuation at 65.
“The straight expenses of the funeral will set back the next generation or the whānau back five to 10 years to pay that off," Tomoana told 1 NEWS.
Hastings funeral director Noel Morris says the cost of a family's account after the funeral is a "shock" for many.
His funeral home offers discounted rates to local iwi members, but some still turn to loans......
www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/hawkes-bay-iwi-leader-calls-tangi-costs-funded-government-some-m-ori
Ngahiwi Tomoana of Ngāti Kahungunu wants funeral costs covered by the Government for all Māori who die after 55, and before they can claim superannuation at 65.
“The straight expenses of the funeral will set back the next generation or the whānau back five to 10 years to pay that off," Tomoana told 1 NEWS.
Hastings funeral director Noel Morris says the cost of a family's account after the funeral is a "shock" for many.
His funeral home offers discounted rates to local iwi members, but some still turn to loans......
www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/hawkes-bay-iwi-leader-calls-tangi-costs-funded-government-some-m-ori