16 Jul 2020

Government announces first project to create environmental jobs

From Midday Report, 12:45 pm on 16 July 2020

The government has announced its first project as part of its scheme to push the creation of environmental jobs and initiatives.

Te Arawa Lakes Trust has received $2.5 million in funding to support the creation of 40 new jobs after Covid-19. 

Māni Dunlop spoke to the Conservation Minister, Eugenie Sage, who made the announcement at Tamatekapua Marae in Rotorua.