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Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 21, 2020 4:15:30 GMT 12
RESEARCH TO ADDRESS INEQUITIES IN MATERNAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR MĀORI RECEIVES NSC FUNDINGNew research by the University of Waikato aims to address inequities in maternal health services for Māori by using Māori knowledge and tikanga to empower Māori families. Dr Waikaremoana Waitoki is leading the research project funded by ‘A Better Start E Tipu e Rea’ National Science Challenge, which will receive nearly $1 million over two years. Professor Wayne Cutfield is the Director of the A Better Start National Science Challenge..... www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED2005/S00052/research-to-address-inequities-in-maternal-health-services-for-maori-receives-nsc-funding.htm
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Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 21, 2020 4:17:33 GMT 12
LOCAL JOB INITIATIVES SUPPORTED Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones and Employment Minister Willie Jackson have announced almost $15 million to support skills training and education that can help regional recovery from COVID-19. Mr Jones says it will go to organisations in some of the most vulnerable communities, covering projects in Canterbury, Manawatū-Whanganui, Hawke’s Bay, Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Te Tai Tokerau..... www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_news/MjQ1MjU/COVID-19/Local-job-initiatives-supported
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Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 21, 2020 4:18:05 GMT 12
NZMACI MANDATE PROTECTED WITH GOVERNMENT FUNDSir Āpirana Ngata’s vision of ensuring the protection and perpetuation of Māori art and craft will live on – despite the impact of COVID-19 – thanks to a $7.6 million Government contribution for the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute (NZMACI), located at Te Puia in Rotorua. The $7.6 million contribution – to be paid over two years – is part of the Government’s Rebuilding Together Budget. Minister Nanaia Mahuta confirmed the details during a site visit to Te Puia | NZMACI today....... www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU2005/S00117/nzmaci-mandate-protected-with-government-fund.htm
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