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Labour says it will put $21 million a year into training programmes run by Māori organisations such as marae and iwi trusts. The goal is to help more Māori people — of any age — gain practical skills, find secure jobs, and earn better pay. Mentoring and support will be included to help people finish training and stay in work.
“Māori unemployment is more than double the national rate. More than one in ten Māori are unemployed, and around one in five rangatahi Māori aged 15 to 24 are not in work, education, or training.”
“of the 2,978 people who took part in the previous programme before it was cut, 72 percent were in work by September 2024, and nearly three-quarters of those were in permanent jobs.”
“By Māori, for Māori. Māori providers will design and deliver training that works for their communities and local employers.”
Summarised neutrally from Labour’s own official policy (as at 2026-09-21) and checked by an editor. Nothing is paraphrased without the source linked. Read the original ↗ Politika is non-partisan. Compare all parties on Treaty & Māori Affairs →
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