Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 7, 2020 3:22:43 GMT 12
CALL FOR NORTHLAND MĀORI TO CO-DRIVE MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE SPEND
Northland Māori are being urged to step up and play a part in bringing the region's $1 billion central government infrastructure spend to life.
Tai Tokerau District Māori Council (TTDMC) chair Wiremu Puriri said the recent government infrastructure funding announced for Northland was a once-in-a-life opportunity.
He said there was now opportunity for a close Māori/Crown working relationship that would become a model for others around New Zealand working on central government infrastructure spends for their regions.
Puriri said Māori needed to be involved from the outset, at initial business case preparation and through all stages of the process.
"We need to be equal partners in these initiatives at all levels," he said......
www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/408995/call-for-northland-maori-to-co-drive-major-infrastructure-spend
Northland Māori are being urged to step up and play a part in bringing the region's $1 billion central government infrastructure spend to life.
Tai Tokerau District Māori Council (TTDMC) chair Wiremu Puriri said the recent government infrastructure funding announced for Northland was a once-in-a-life opportunity.
He said there was now opportunity for a close Māori/Crown working relationship that would become a model for others around New Zealand working on central government infrastructure spends for their regions.
Puriri said Māori needed to be involved from the outset, at initial business case preparation and through all stages of the process.
"We need to be equal partners in these initiatives at all levels," he said......
www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/408995/call-for-northland-maori-to-co-drive-major-infrastructure-spend