Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 13, 2022 5:21:05 GMT 12
PAPAKĀINGA POTENTIAL PRIORITY FOR FUNDING SUPPORT
A short survey asked whether or not Council should apply for funding and if so, what projects should be prioritised. Of the 92 responses, 42 people said Council should apply for the $5.34 million ring-fenced for Waipā. Twenty-nine said Council should reject any funding and 21 wanted to wait until July 2024 when further funding may be made available.
Council’s Iwi Consultative Committee said Council should apply for funding and identified a new priority, not on the original list of seven. Iwi representatives want Council to apply for funding to prioritise papakāinga – communal living on ancestral land. Papakāinga is already allowed in some parts of Waipā but a change to the District Plan is required for more to be developed. There is currently no budget for this work......
www.waipadc.govt.nz/our-council/news?item=id:2jeh8s4b21cxbysykj3h
A short survey asked whether or not Council should apply for funding and if so, what projects should be prioritised. Of the 92 responses, 42 people said Council should apply for the $5.34 million ring-fenced for Waipā. Twenty-nine said Council should reject any funding and 21 wanted to wait until July 2024 when further funding may be made available.
Council’s Iwi Consultative Committee said Council should apply for funding and identified a new priority, not on the original list of seven. Iwi representatives want Council to apply for funding to prioritise papakāinga – communal living on ancestral land. Papakāinga is already allowed in some parts of Waipā but a change to the District Plan is required for more to be developed. There is currently no budget for this work......
www.waipadc.govt.nz/our-council/news?item=id:2jeh8s4b21cxbysykj3h