“We’re excited to see the investments going into the wellbeing of whānau and hapori Māori. The housing crisis and COVID-19 have highlighted the challenges and inequities facing our people.
“While there will be a lot of commentary around Māori housing and health, it’s great to see the investment also going into Māori education, with $32.3 million towards closing the funding gap for our wānanga. Working with Te Wānanga o Raukawa to establish a kaupapa Māori digital innovation hub has highlighted the critical role that wānanga play in preserving our connection to Te Reo, tikanga and mātauranga Māori.
“On a personal level, a number of the Manukura team at PwC have a deep history and connection with Te Kōhanga Reo, including raising our tamariki and, mokopuna in the kōhanga reo system. Funding to increase the pay of kaiako (teachers) is a welcome and much needed announcement.
“It’s a great start.”
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