Hawke’s Bay to be $1,303,310 better off
July 9, 2010
Hawke’s Bay MPs Craig Foss and Chris Tremain today are rapted that Hawkes Bay will benefit by $1,303,310 thanks to lottery funding.
“The Minister for Internal Affairs, Nathan Guy, has released National wide funding figures today and Hawke’s Bay has been one of the main areas to benefit,” said Craig.
“This money will be pumped back into our community and it’s great to see our local community groups benefiting, especially when times are tough,” added Chris.
“The money raised from games like Lotto, Instant Kiwi and Daily Keno plays an enormous role in building stronger communities. This funding helps communities help themselves, with grants to such organisations as Age Concern, St John, Barnardos, Plunket, Women’s Refuges and Cancer Societies,” stated the MPs.
“Environmental causes such as saving the kakapo in Fiordland and preserving our wetlands in Hawke’s Bay having already benefitted. This is great news for our local projects that are already underway,” said Craig
“Many organisations would struggle without this help and we know that our Hawke’s Bay community groups will benefit from this government assistance,” said Chris.
