Greens propose $2.44 billion trust to fund marae

Sunday 9 August 2026 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 9 Aug, 3:17pm

In this story Green Party, Marama Davidson

The Green Party has proposed establishing a $2.44 billion permanent trust to support marae. Co-leader Marama Davidson stated the fund would provide certainty for these critical infrastructure sites. The proposed Te Waonui a Tāne policy would involve a trust governed by hapū and iwi.

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1. 1NewsSun 9 Aug, 1:30pm

   Greens propose $2.4b marae fund: 'When roads close, marae stay open' (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSun 9 Aug, 2:23pm

   Election 2026: Greens propose $2.4b funding to back ‘critical’ marae (opens in new tab)

3. The Post via RNZSun 9 Aug, 3:17pm

   Greens propose $2.4 billion funding to back 'critical' marae (opens in new tab)

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