Labour pledges $21 million annually for Māori-led trades training

Saturday 29 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sat 29 Aug, 7:48pm

In this story Labour Party, Willie Jackson

Labour has promised to establish a contestable, grant-based fund for Māori-led trades training if elected. The proposed scheme would fund marae, iwi trusts, and Māori providers to help up to 3,000 people enter skilled work. The announcement was made at a campaign launch in Lower Hutt.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 29 Aug, 5:00am

   Labour promises more than $20m a year to revive Māori trades training scheme (opens in new tab)

   • Labour pledges $21m for Māori-led trades training if it wins election (opens in new tab) Sat 29 Aug, 7:48pm
2. StuffSat 29 Aug, 1:08pm

   Labour promises $21m a year for Māori-led trades training (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZSat 29 Aug, 7:30pm

   Labour pledges $21m for Māori-led trades training (opens in new tab)