Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 17, 2020 5:27:04 GMT 12
REVEALED: AUCKLAND COUNCIL SPENDS $129 MILLION IN SIX YEARS ON DUPLICATED IWI CONSULTATION, TARGETED MĀORI SPENDING
A new briefing paper co-published by the Auckland Ratepayers’ Alliance and Democracy Action reveals that in just six years, Auckland Council spent at least $129 million on iwi consultation and targeted Māori spending.
In 2018/19 alone, the total spend was $30 million – more than double the $13 million spent in 2013/14.
This spending includes that of the Independent Māori Statutory Board, ‘Ngā Mātārae’, formerly ‘Te Waka Anga Mua ki Uta’, payments made by Auckland Council for consultation, payments made by Auckland Council Controlled Organisations, Long-term Plan allocations, and direct grants to iwi.......
www.democracyaction.org.nz/atawhai
A new briefing paper co-published by the Auckland Ratepayers’ Alliance and Democracy Action reveals that in just six years, Auckland Council spent at least $129 million on iwi consultation and targeted Māori spending.
In 2018/19 alone, the total spend was $30 million – more than double the $13 million spent in 2013/14.
This spending includes that of the Independent Māori Statutory Board, ‘Ngā Mātārae’, formerly ‘Te Waka Anga Mua ki Uta’, payments made by Auckland Council for consultation, payments made by Auckland Council Controlled Organisations, Long-term Plan allocations, and direct grants to iwi.......
www.democracyaction.org.nz/atawhai