Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 20, 2019 2:53:47 GMT 12
NEW HOUSING PART OF SUPPORT FOR KAUMĀTUA
The Government is building special housing to accommodate one of Aotearoa’s greatest taonga- our kaumātua, says the Minister for Māori Development, Hon Nanaia Mahuta.
“Our kaumātua take on a number of different roles including caring for younger and older generations, they are especially there to look after our mokopuna and tamariki while adults are at work,” Minister Mahuta says.
“In 2034 it is estimated there will be 178,000 New Zealanders over the age of 85. Of those, over 109,000 will be Māori and that presents us with a great challenge in the face of nine years of neglect in Māori housing.”
Te Puni Kōkiri have been working alongside a number of local providers around the country to ensure kaumātua are looked after and are living in warm, safe and affordable housing.....
www.beehive.govt.nz/release/new-housing-part-support-kaum%C4%81tua
The Government is building special housing to accommodate one of Aotearoa’s greatest taonga- our kaumātua, says the Minister for Māori Development, Hon Nanaia Mahuta.
“Our kaumātua take on a number of different roles including caring for younger and older generations, they are especially there to look after our mokopuna and tamariki while adults are at work,” Minister Mahuta says.
“In 2034 it is estimated there will be 178,000 New Zealanders over the age of 85. Of those, over 109,000 will be Māori and that presents us with a great challenge in the face of nine years of neglect in Māori housing.”
Te Puni Kōkiri have been working alongside a number of local providers around the country to ensure kaumātua are looked after and are living in warm, safe and affordable housing.....
www.beehive.govt.nz/release/new-housing-part-support-kaum%C4%81tua