Prime Minister John Key is reassuring those Maori who fear his demand that Whanau Ora be available for all could dilute the new welfare delivery model.
Details of the policy are under wraps while Cabinet considers the recommendations of the Whanau Ora taskforce led by Sir Mason Durie, but Mr Key told Parliament last week it would be available to all families who are struggling.
But Waatea News reports he now says it's designed around a Maori kaupapa, and like kohanga reo, it is likely to be largely used by Maori.
Mr Key says whanau ora means the State will trust poor families to take greater responsibility for their own care.
