Labour's Māori caucus co-chairs Willie Jackson and Meka Whaitiri dispute some critics' opinions that the caucus did not bring enough outcomes for Māori in the new Government's first year.
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Govt signs off $1mil funds for Māori Wardens
The Māori Wardens will be focusing on developing opportunities for rangatahi in education and employment now that the government has signed off the $1mil promised in Budget 2018.
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'Wellbeing outcomes' to be included in 2019 Budget
Treasury's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update figures show the coalition government's books are in order. However, Finance Minister Grant Robertson wants to see the well-being of New Zealanders improved too. Today the minister announced his plans for next year's "Wellbeing" budget.
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Govt commits funds for kids with learning difficulties
The government has announced $217mil over four years for a new education workforce to help children with diverse learning needs from 2020. The funds are already committed from next year's budget.
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Mental health priority for Wellbeing Budget 2019
Finance Minister Grant Robertson has confirmed mental health will be one of five top priority areas in Government’s first Wellbeing Budget next year.
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Govt surplus 'fictitious' says economist
Economist Ganesh Nana is calling the government's surplus 'fictitious' with large social deficits still in need of addressing. This follows the government's announcement yesterday of a $5.5bil surplus from the past financial year.
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Swift capping on loan sharks needed
A budgeting support worker says increasing penalties for irresponsible lending by loan companies should put a stop to loan sharks targeting vulnerable families.
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"It's a bad budget for Māori"- Simon Bridges
National Leader calls the Governments' budget for 2018 an 'epic fail'.
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Whānau Ora a big loser in the Government's budget
Whānau Ora was a big loser in the budget, not receiving any extra funding.
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Labour defend lower-increase in Māori money
Labour has defended the lower increase in Māori funding in the budget compared to last year saying “We’re not comparing apples with apples.”
