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Dubbed the ‘yeah-nah Budget’ for Māori by members of the Opposition, the Government’s announcement yesterday has attracted strong criticism over the cuts made to Māori-focused initiatives and pay equity claims.
While Māori education received a boost of $54 million in operational funding and an additional $50 million in capital funding to support Māori learner success, and $14 million has been allocated to Māori Wardens, Pasifika Wardens, and the Māori Women’s Welfare League, there was little else to show.
But Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka told TVNZ’s Te Karere that the Budget reflects the Government’s focus on growing the economy, and investing in health, education and law and order.
