Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 22, 2023 4:51:09 GMT 12
CALLS FOR MARAE TO HAVE CIVIL DEFENCE FUNDING FOR DISASTERS
Isolated Māori aren’t getting enough resources to survive amid fears they may be forgotten days after Cyclone Gabrielle smashed some regions, according to a national Māori housing advocate organisation.
Te Matapihi is calling on the government to provide funding to Māori "first responders" such as marae.
“There is a reliance that our marae are a part of the response but it’s unfair and unjust when they’re not funded to support the response.”
Dehar said funding was needed before a disaster occurs so marae could be first responders and support their people....
www.teaomaori.news/calls-marae-have-civil-defence-funding-disasters
Isolated Māori aren’t getting enough resources to survive amid fears they may be forgotten days after Cyclone Gabrielle smashed some regions, according to a national Māori housing advocate organisation.
Te Matapihi is calling on the government to provide funding to Māori "first responders" such as marae.
“There is a reliance that our marae are a part of the response but it’s unfair and unjust when they’re not funded to support the response.”
Dehar said funding was needed before a disaster occurs so marae could be first responders and support their people....
www.teaomaori.news/calls-marae-have-civil-defence-funding-disasters