18 May 2022

Māori health workers have high hopes for budget

From Morning Report, 8:40 am on 18 May 2022

Māori health workers and community leaders are hoping tomorrow's Budget addresses urgent social and health needs, with hints at a significant spend for Māori health. 

Last year's Budget committed $1 billion for long-term projects for Māori, but since then Covid-19 has exposed severe inequities.

Generic money.

Generic money. Photo: RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King

Jamie Tahana reports.