Logan Savory14:07, May 10 2021
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Money is to be allocated in Budget 2021 to come up with a just transition plan for Southland for when the Tiwai Point Aluminum Smelter closes.
The Government will include a funding package in its 2021 budget which will help with developing Southland’s economic transition plan.
Associate Minister of Finance Megan Woods confirmed Budget 2021, to be announced next week, will include investment into Southland’s just transition plan in preparation for life after the Tiwai Point Aluminum Smelter.
“The Government is working with iwi and local government to build an enduring regional transition plan for Southland, in preparation for the eventual closure of the smelter. There will be details in Budget 2021 on funding for this