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The government should establish a dedicated fund to reimburse marae for their work during severe weather events.

PoliticsMāori CommunitiesPublic SafetyApr 20, 2026score 0.272 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses the need for government support for marae during severe weather events, specifically in response to Cyclone Vaianu. The government has declined to establish a new dedicated fund to reimburse marae for their efforts. This highlights a potential gap in government support for Māori communities during natural disasters.

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The government should establish a dedicated fund to reimburse marae for their work during severe weather events.
Parent: Government PolicyEntity: Government Support for MaraeImpact: negativeDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: The government's decision to not set up a dedicated fund to reimburse marae for their work leading up to Cyclone Vaianu.

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Iwi leader voices need for government to support marae with severe weather www.rnz.co.nz/news/weather/592884/iwi-leader-voices-need-for-government-to-support-marae-with-severe-weather The Government says it won't set up another dedicated fund to reimburse marae for their work leading up to Cyclone Vaianu.
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Iwi leader voices need for government to support marae with severe weather The Government says it won't set up another dedicated fund to reimburse marae for their work leading up to Cyclone Vaianu.
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