Greens propose $2.4 billion permanent fund for marae
The Greens have proposed a $2.4 billion fund to provide marae with ongoing, reliable government support.
The Greens have announced a proposal for Te Waonui a Tāne, a $2.4 billion fund designed to replace short-term, cyclical government funding for marae. The party argues the fund would ensure marae remain open and operational consistently, regardless of broader economic conditions.
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Greens propose $2.4b marae fund: 'When roads close, marae stay open'
The party says Te Waonui a Tāne would end reliance on short-term government funding cycles.