Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 4, 2024 4:56:42 GMT 12
MĀORI BIGGEST LOSERS IN BUDGET 2024
Māori are the biggest losers in the 2024 budget. Over $300m of previously targeted Māori funding has been cut, while some initiatives have been completely scrapped.
The targeted funding came from intense lobbying and collaboration between Māori and the previous Labour Government. In 6 years Māori received around $2b to deliver health, housing and te reo language programming. Justice programmes to address recidivism like Hokai Rangi and Te Ao Marama were also part of the funding initiatives.
Last week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Willis delivered a ‘universal budget’ saying it’s a more fiscally responsible way to balance the country’s books......
waateanews.com/2024/06/03/maori-biggest-losers-in-budget-2024/
Māori are the biggest losers in the 2024 budget. Over $300m of previously targeted Māori funding has been cut, while some initiatives have been completely scrapped.
The targeted funding came from intense lobbying and collaboration between Māori and the previous Labour Government. In 6 years Māori received around $2b to deliver health, housing and te reo language programming. Justice programmes to address recidivism like Hokai Rangi and Te Ao Marama were also part of the funding initiatives.
Last week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Willis delivered a ‘universal budget’ saying it’s a more fiscally responsible way to balance the country’s books......
waateanews.com/2024/06/03/maori-biggest-losers-in-budget-2024/