Government announces $10m for Ringatū marae in Bay of Plenty

Shane Jones’ $10m Rātana surprise

The annual Rātana commemorations – the informal start to the political year – saw a proposal to entrench the Māori seats and a $10 million “koha” from the Government, but much of the political substance was overshadowed by extreme weather in the north and east and by grim economic news. The disastrous flooding elsewhere in the country meant Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who has traditionally attended Rātana, flew to Tauranga instead. The res…

Government announces $10m for Ringatū marae in Bay of Plenty

The announcement was made at Rātana, with regional development minister Shane Jones saying the funding would boost resilience in the Wainui Marae infrastructure.

$10m Investment In New Ringatū Marae Complex

The new complex will boost resilience in the infrastructure of the Wainui Marae near Ōhope, which has been the focal point of the Ringatū movement and the local community for more than 130 years.