Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 17, 2020 3:28:57 GMT 12
RIVER FUNDING ALSO AIMS TO BOOST POST-COVID RECOVERY
A total of $6.2 million has been allocated to 38 projects.
Iwi Co-Chair, Roger Pikia, says the funding round has also been notable for the impressive number of iwi projects successfully funded. “We’ve seen the number of applications from iwi grow over recent years and the number of applicants partnering with iwi has also increased. That trend has continued this year with 16 iwi led projects receiving $3.2 million he says. Mr Pikia says there has also been strong alignment with the Authority’s funding strategy with a priority for wetland restoration.......
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2010/S00320/river-funding-also-aims-to-boost-post-covid-recovery.htm
A total of $6.2 million has been allocated to 38 projects.
Iwi Co-Chair, Roger Pikia, says the funding round has also been notable for the impressive number of iwi projects successfully funded. “We’ve seen the number of applications from iwi grow over recent years and the number of applicants partnering with iwi has also increased. That trend has continued this year with 16 iwi led projects receiving $3.2 million he says. Mr Pikia says there has also been strong alignment with the Authority’s funding strategy with a priority for wetland restoration.......
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2010/S00320/river-funding-also-aims-to-boost-post-covid-recovery.htm