Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 26, 2022 3:41:32 GMT 12
COSTS OF MATARIKI ADVISORY GROUP
The Government appointed a seven-member Matariki Advisory Group to provide advice on the ideal dates to mark Matariki and appropriate ways of celebrating the holiday.
Members were paid $780-$1035 per day for advisory services.
All up, $220,000 was paid to members in fees and reimbursements for travel expenses. Of that, $131,305 went to the Chair, Dr Rangi Mātāmua, for 123 days of advisory services......
GOVERNMENT INJECTS $15 MILLION FROM TOURISM FUND INTO FUTURE MATARIKI PROJECTS
The Government has decided to back the revitalisation of these traditions by injecting $15 million from the tourism fund in support of Matariki projects to further Māoridom and their efforts.