Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 2, 2023 5:36:25 GMT 12
POWER PLANS PUNISH MĀORI
A University of Otago researcher says the poorest are paying the most for electricity – and Māori among the most affected.
She says Maori have less access to home ownership and higher quality homes.
“In all of my work I’ve generally found Maori have been at greater risk of experiencing energy poverty, energy hardship and have been more affected by he health risks associated with not being able to have enough energy at home to meet their needs,” she says.....
waateanews.com/2023/08/01/power-plans-punish-maori/
PLAN TO CREATE 40,000 NEW JOBS IN BAY OF PLENTY BY 2050 UNVEILED
A plan to boost Māori economic growth in the Bay of Plenty has been unveiled, with more than 40,000 high-value new jobs for Tauranga Moana anticipated by 2050.
Toi Kai Rawa Trust (TKR), the Bay of Plenty's regional Māori economic development organisation, launched the strategy in Tauranga on July 31.
The five-year plan involves connecting Māori businesses to commercial opportunities, empowering Māori in science, technology, engineering, arts and maths, as well as training, mentorship, scholarships and help with accessing funding for individuals and businesses.....
www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/300939782/plan-to-create-40000-new-jobs-in-bay-of-plenty-by-2050-unveiled
A University of Otago researcher says the poorest are paying the most for electricity – and Māori among the most affected.
She says Maori have less access to home ownership and higher quality homes.
“In all of my work I’ve generally found Maori have been at greater risk of experiencing energy poverty, energy hardship and have been more affected by he health risks associated with not being able to have enough energy at home to meet their needs,” she says.....
waateanews.com/2023/08/01/power-plans-punish-maori/
PLAN TO CREATE 40,000 NEW JOBS IN BAY OF PLENTY BY 2050 UNVEILED
A plan to boost Māori economic growth in the Bay of Plenty has been unveiled, with more than 40,000 high-value new jobs for Tauranga Moana anticipated by 2050.
Toi Kai Rawa Trust (TKR), the Bay of Plenty's regional Māori economic development organisation, launched the strategy in Tauranga on July 31.
The five-year plan involves connecting Māori businesses to commercial opportunities, empowering Māori in science, technology, engineering, arts and maths, as well as training, mentorship, scholarships and help with accessing funding for individuals and businesses.....
www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/300939782/plan-to-create-40000-new-jobs-in-bay-of-plenty-by-2050-unveiled