Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 9, 2019 2:15:29 GMT 12
NATIONAL MP SAYS BENEFIT CUTS COULD BE GOOD FOR MĀORI, STRENGTHEN WHĀNAU
National MP Joanne Hayes says some Maori could end up better off if their welfare payments were reduced - claims condemned by the Māori Council .
The MP said social welfare had however not necessarily proved a good thing for Māori.
Māori Council director Matthew Tukaki said cutting the income of vulnerable whānau would leave their children hungry, and Mrs Hayes' comments were off the mark.......
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/402829/national-mp-says-benefit-cuts-could-be-good-for-maori-strengthen-whanau
National MP Joanne Hayes says some Maori could end up better off if their welfare payments were reduced - claims condemned by the Māori Council .
The MP said social welfare had however not necessarily proved a good thing for Māori.
Māori Council director Matthew Tukaki said cutting the income of vulnerable whānau would leave their children hungry, and Mrs Hayes' comments were off the mark.......
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/402829/national-mp-says-benefit-cuts-could-be-good-for-maori-strengthen-whanau