New Zealand government ends Māori Climate Platform funding for marae solar and infrastructure projects
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Wednesday, June 3, 2026 • ByKate Newton of RNZ
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Summary
The New Zealand government has axed funding for the Māori Climate Platform, a scheme that helped fund solar panels and climate-resilient infrastructure for marae (Māori meeting grounds). Budget documents confirm the funding will not continue past this year. One of the platform's founders expressed disappointment, noting that many isolated communities rely on marae during severe weather and emergencies. The Ministry for the Environment says work continues on existing projects, most of which should be complete by the end of the month, but no decisions have been made on future funding.
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The Ministry for the Environment says work is continuing on existing projects - most of which should be complete by the end of this month - but no decisions have been made on future funding arrangements.
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