Buzz from the Beehive
Another initiative which stems from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch mosque attacks in 2019 was announced today in a statement strong on extolling the virtues of social cohesion but sparse on detailing what we can expect to happen.
Nor was there any mention of the amount of money involved.
Associate Social Development Minister Priyanca Radhakrishnan said the Government
… is supporting more opportunities for communities to come together and build on the values we share, strengthening New Zealand’s social cohesion.
She proceeded to declare that Te Korowai Whetū Social Cohesion has been released today,
… including a community fund supporting initiatives that bring out the best of our communities.
Splendid. But how much money has been tossed into this fund and who will decide the worthiness of initiatives that bring out the best of our communities?
Radhakrishnan’s press release can be found on the Beehive website along with news that our hard-working ministers have been … Continue reading “A new trough is set up to foster social cohesion – but we aren’t told the cost of the swill or what we must do to slurp some”