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Labour promises $21 million a year for Māori-led trades training

Labour pledges $21 million annually for Māori-led trades training programmes if elected to government.

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Labour is committing to spend $21 million a year on Māori-led trades training, with funding directed to marae, iwi trusts and Māori providers to deliver programmes aimed at getting people into skilled work. The party's Māori development spokesperson said he expects up to 3000 Māori would benefit from the initiative.

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Stuff

Labour promises $21m a year for Māori-led trades training

Labour is promising to spend $21 million a year on Māori-led trades training if it forms the next Government, with funding for marae, iwi trusts and Māori providers to run programmes aimed at getting people into skilled work.

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RNZ

Labour pledges $21m for Māori-led trades training

Labour is pledging to spend $21 million a year on Māori-led trades training if elected into government.

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1News

Labour pledges $21m for Māori-led trades training

Labour's Māori development spokesperson Willie Jackson said he expected up to 3000 Māori would benefit from the plan.

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