The Ministry of Social Development is working to identify communities in Whanganui, King Country and Taranaki that may need to access information and support services to recover from the impacts of Covid-19.
Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni announced last week that funding of $41.25 million has been allocated to establish 125 Community Connector positions throughout the country.
"Some New Zealanders have multiple needs – for example unemployment as well as other psycho-social needs such as health-related issues, housing issues, job-training and crisis support that have been compounded due to Covid-19," Sepuloni said.
"Community Connectors will assist people to get the information and access they need from multiple government agencies and service providers, with a wide geographical reach, particularly in those areas not already serviced by Whānau Ora commissioning agencies.