Te Matapihi committed to working with the next government
Monday, 25 September 2017, 5:12 pm
Press Release: Te Matapihi
Te Matapihi committed to working with the next
government to support Māori housing outcomes
25
September 2017 - As the various political parties work
together to negotiate the formation of the 52nd New Zealand
Government, Te Matapihi would like to reiterate our interest
in and commitment to working with whoever forms government
under MMP, to bring expediency and certainty to Māori
housing.
In completing our policy analysis in the lead up
to the election, we were encouraged to see a great deal of
convergence in policy approaches to addressing housing
issues and homelessness, with broad general agreement across
the parties to support our most vulnerable, and stabilise
the housing market to ensure secure and affordable housing
for all.
With the loss of the Māori Party as an
independent voice in parliament, we believe the role of Iwi
Chairs and independent advocates such as ourselves is more
critical than ever. We look forward to working closely with
the housing technical group to ensure a joined up strategic
approach to advocating for better Māori housing
outcomes.
ENDS
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